Although they may seem similar at first glance, your 401(k) is very different from a traditional savings account. Between rules dictating how much money can be contributed to the plan and the ...

Sponsored by JPMorgan Chase & Co. Although it might seem too early for college students to plan for retirement when most haven’t started working full-time yet, understanding the retirement savings ...

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 ...

Thrift savings plans (TSPs) and 401(k) accounts are two vehicles used to save and invest for retirement. Both operate similarly in many ways, including tax advantages, caps on contributions and ...

A Roth 401(k) is a defined contribution retirement plan funded by after-tax dollars. The Roth 401(k) plan shares many similarities with the Traditional 401(k) plan, although the latter is funded with ...

Higher 401(k) limits give savers more room to shelter income from taxes, but rushing to max out contributions can backfire if ...

Get the basics right, and you'll all but guarantee yourself a comfortable retirement. Growing your employer-based retirement account -- most commonly a 401(k)-- is quite a bit easier than it might ...

This program is designed for those whoa re ready to move up to the next level. This hands-on, comprehensive program builds on the basics and explores the more complex areas of 401(k) plans. Attendees ...

401-K funds are subject to ERISA laws, but choosing from an employer’s menu of investment choices under fiduciary management is at the participant’s discretion. Money Market Funds, such as Fidelity ...

Tax Differences: Roth vs Traditional 401 (k) Taxes and when you pay them are key to understanding the difference between a Roth 401 (k) and a Traditional 401 (k). You contribute to a Roth 401 (k) ...