Imagine retiring broke. If the thought of that scares some people, then they should make sure they maximize the amount they contribute to their company 401k

Oct 11, 2010 - Kolonji Murray

Do you have control of your retirement accounts? Rolling over a 401k from an old job into an IRA account is a great way to have that control.

Oct 8, 2010 - Kolonji Murray

Lottery lovers may find that their "dollar and a dream" actually costs a lot more.

Apr 29, 2010 - Christopher Pascale

401k rollover is an excellent option to hold on to your retirement savings until you actually need them.

Nov 11, 2010 - Sanjay B Sharma

Maximum 401(k) contribution limits in 2011 are the same as 2010. This applies to 401(k), 403(b), 457(b) & Thrift Savings Plans. How much can you contribute?

Dec 31, 2010 - Carol Finch

Many 401(k) plans allow you to borrow against your savings. How does borrowing from a plan work and are there are any 401(k) loan rules to consider?

Nov 29, 2010 - Carol Finch

401k plans are a great way to save for retirement. When leaving an employer, taking advantage of 401k rollover plans can help investors continue building their nest egg.

Mar 10, 2010 - Nicki Howell

Contributions can be made to a 401(k) plan by the employee & the employer. Your vesting schedule may, however, dictate when you own all your savings. How?

Sep 22, 2011 - Carol Finch

It is important to consider the advantages and disadvantages of 401(k) loans before deciding to borrow from retirement savings. What are the pros and cons?

Dec 1, 2010 - Carol Finch

Matching 401(k) employer contributions may be subject to vesting rules. These can affect when you own your balance & when you might lose some of it. How?

Sep 21, 2011 - Carol Finch

In 2006, a new tax-free retirement savings option became available to employees of some companies. It's not a Roth IRA, it's a Roth 401(k). Here's how it works.

Apr 7, 2009 - Daniel Gansle

A 401k plan can be cashed out early due to financial hardship, but the IRS requires that strict guidelines be met prior to an employer approving a hardship withdrawal.

Oct 22, 2009 - Candice Edwards

In certain situations taking a loan from a 401k may be necessary but 401k loan rules should be clearly understood before making the decision to apply.

Jun 17, 2010 - Larry Darter

For workers no longer employed by their company who provided them with a 401(k) plan, rolling the retirement funds over to an IRA may prove to be a wise decision.

Apr 7, 2009 - Daniel Gansle

You can cash out a 401k plan that serves as your retirement investment under certain circumstances, but cashing out your savings may result in tax penalties and fees.

Oct 16, 2009 - Candice Edwards

Workers saving in 401(k)s have to stick to annual IRS limits. Employers may set their own conditions too. What are the maximum contribution limits for 2010?

Sep 7, 2010 - Carol Finch

Most employer 401K programs are limited to stocks, bonds, etc. Self-directed 401Ks offer more advantages to an employee/owner than conventional 401K models.

Sep 11, 2010 - Nick Schklair

Employee retirement savings vary widely by age. Find out how your 401(k) balance compares to the average for 401(k) plan participants in your age group.

Jan 19, 2011 - Elaine Mink

When the economy is in a recession and the stock market is heading down, investors tend to panic and move money from one investment to another at the wrong time.

Nov 25, 2008 - Rosemary Peavler

If you are currently retired or if you've been laid off, you may be wondering what to do with your 401(k) since you've probably been watching its value drop.

Dec 4, 2008 - Rosemary Peavler