When it comes to planning for retirement, most couples can agree to save as much as possible. But when each spouse focuses on their own 401(k), without thinking much about how the two plans work together, they could miss out on valuable employer matching money. Here’s...
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Best Options for Your 401(K) When You Change Jobs
Leaving one job for another can be an exciting move, but changing companies can present some logistical challenges, such as what to do with your old 401(k) plan. While you have options to choose from, some may be better than others. Leave It With Your Former Employer...
How the CARES Act Changed the Rules for 401(k) Withdrawals
Retirement savings plans like 401(k)s are typically difficult to withdraw before age 59.5, and if you do manage to get at your savings early, the move doesn’t come without steep tax withholdings. Enter the Covid-19 pandemic, however, and, at least temporarily, those...
401(k) Management: The Foundation for a Golden Retirement
The most common retirement plan offered by employers is the 401(k), which puts a portion of your paycheck, often along with an employer-sponsored incentive in the form of a percent match, into an account. You can set this account to a target date fund, or you can take a more aggressive approach and manage the […]
