When searching and sifting through copious amounts of confusing and conflicting information concerning financial retirement savings and plans it is quite likely that you have come across the term 401(k). You may have wondered if that was the newest robot in the Star Wars saga but the truth of the matter is that it is [...]
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What is a 401(k)?
Posted by admin on August 4th, 2010
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No Comments »IRA vs. 401 (k)
Posted by admin on April 21st, 2010
Many people find all the options that are available when it comes to retirement planning to be quite confusing. If you are one of those this article is dedicated to explaining the differences between a 401 (k) plan and an IRA (Individual Retirement Account). There will be many terms you will come across during your [...]
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Posted by admin on April 2nd, 2010
More employers are educating workers on 401(k) plans – from the benefits of tax-deferred growth to the importance of consistent saving. However, research shows that employees are still in the dark when it comes to investing their assets.
According to a recent study by human resources firm Hewitt Associates, most employees didn’t rebalance or re-allocate their [...]
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Posted by admin on February 27th, 2010
Believe it or not there are many mistakes that can be made along the way when it comes to financial retirement savings and investing. Unfortunately a good many of these mistakes center around the 401(k), which can be a tremendous boost to your retirement plans when used properly in order to build your portfolio. The [...]
401(k) Retirement Plan
Posted by admin on January 16th, 2010
The cornerstone of retirement savings for many people today, the 401(k) plan is a savings vehicle that requires a hands-on approach which is why we are investing our time and money (intellect = money) in describing its features as fully as possible, so as for you to clearly understand and imbibe them. Ready? If [...]
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Posted by admin on December 30th, 2009
A 401(k) plan is an employer sponsored plan. The employer makes direct contributions to the account that are deducted from the employee’s paycheck. Most companies will match the paycheck contribution up to a certain percentage. In general, the contributions are before tax dollars and grow tax deferred until they are withdrawn. After-tax contributions are also [...]
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