401(k)
How to Rollover Your 401(k) to an IRA
// Got an old 401(k) and not sure what to do with it? In most cases, the best strategy is to rollover your 401(k) to an IRA or Roth IRA. This way you can have more control and a wider variety of... ➡
IRA vs. 401(k) - What's the Difference?
Thinking of saving money for your golden years? Good thinking. You’re never too young to start stuffing the coffers. Two popular retirement investment vehicles worth considering are the 401(k) and the traditional IRA (or individual retirement... ➡
Reasons to Rollover Your 401(k)
// So you're leaving, or you've left, a job? What should you do with your 401(k)? In most cases, the best strategy is to rollover your 401(k) to an IRA or Roth IRA. This way you can have more... ➡
Ask an Advisor: Can I Lose My 401(k)?
Before you leave, it’s important to understand the (potentially negative) impact on your retirement savings. If you don’t, you could stand to lose significant dollars. Consider these questions: Are you vested? The money you contribute is always... ➡
4 Questions for Your 401k
Ok, you’ve got a 401(k) set up. Needless to say, your plan is only as good as what you do with it. Ideally, you’re contributing the maximum your budget will allow (or at least getting the employer match, if there is one). But you should also pick... ➡
How Fees Eat Up to 17% of Your 401(k)
About 70% of people with 401k plans have no idea that they are paying a small fortune in hidden fees, a survey this year by AARP found. That’s changing now, as new federal rules are requiring that plan providers—like Schwab, Fidelity, Vanguard,... ➡
Why is Rolling Over My 401k So Doggone Tough?
I’ve been meaning to roll over my 401k ever since I left my job in 2008. Like many financial chores, it seemed like a pain—even though every personal finance expert makes it sound like rollovers are a snap. News flash: They’re wrong. First, the... ➡
