A 401(k) rollover is ‘the single largest transaction’ many investors make, expert says. What to know before doing it
Millions of people move money from a workplace 401(k) plan to an individual retirement account each year. Such “rollovers” are…
Not saving in your 401(k)? Your employer may re-enroll you
If you elected not to participate in your company’s 401(k) plan, your employer may have other ideas. The concept of…
More employers offer a Roth 401(k) — and a Secure 2.0 change may prompt more workers to use it
More workers are getting access to a Roth savings option in their 401(k) plans. In 2022, 89.1% of employers that…
Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk fees’ in retirement plans
The Biden administration is cracking down on so-called “junk fees” in retirement accounts. The U.S. Department of Labor on…
Investors roll more than $600 billion a year to IRAs. Anticipated Labor Department rules could raise their protections
The U.S. Department of Labor is poised to issue a rule in coming weeks that’s likely to raise protections for…
New trading tech doesn’t alter long-standing investment fundamentals, best-selling financial author William Bernstein suggests
Advancements in investment products and trading platforms haven’t altered long-standing investing fundamentals, according to neurologist and best-selling financial author William…
Are U.S. seniors among the developed world’s poorest? It depends on your point of view
The U.S. retirement system is a sprawling complex, a so-called “three-legged stool” of Social Security payments, workplace savings plans and…
As student loan payments restart, can employers be a firewall for borrowers? Some groups hope so
As Americans with student loan debt brace for their monthly payments to restart and recover from the recent sting of…
Trying to choose Pretax vs. Roth 401(k)? Why it’s trickier than you think, experts say
If you have a 401(k), one of the big questions is whether to make pretax or Roth contributions — and…
Thanks to vesting schedules, it can take up to 6 years for workers to own their 401(k) match
A 401(k) match from an employer is often referred to as “free” money, and therefore one of the best ways…
