The discussion centers on evaluating the traditional retirement savings plan known as the 401k. Experts have raised concerns about the plan’s ability to offer rapid returns in addition to its supposed ...

A 401(k) plan may look like a simple paycheck deduction, but behind the scenes is a legal structure that plays a critical ...

Retirement planners often debate whether to max out a 401(k) or prioritize a Roth IRA. A mathematical analysis reveals that, contrary to popular advice, maxing out a 401(k) before investing in a Roth ...

A 401(k) is an employee-sponsored retirement plan offering tax advantages. You contribute a chosen percentage of your income, which is then automatically withheld from each paycheck by your employer ...

Federal benefits look stable, but retirement can reveal hidden risks. Learn where plans bend, where they break, and how to prepare before the pressure hits.

Finance experts often advise against borrowing from your 401K or other defined contribution retirement plan because it could put your retirement at stake. “When your 401(k) or IRA becomes an ATM, you ...