401k Retirement Plan Investing
Develop your 401k retirement portfolio with the right mutual funds using these informative retirement articles and tools.
Avoid Common 401(k) Investing Mistakes
Blame it on the media, blame it on your neighbor. Many investors have the wrong idea when it comes to choosing mutual funds in their 401(k) plan. Let me save you from a few common 401(k) investing pitfalls.
Blame it on the media, blame it on your neighbor. Many investors have the wrong idea when it comes to choosing mutual funds in their 401(k) plan. Let me save you from a few common 401(k) investing pitfalls.
Maximize 401(k) Matching
Let me tell you about the best investment you'll ever make. It's not futures or options. It isn't stock, real estate or precious metals. It is something almost everyone has access to and is the ultimate "no brainer" investment.
Let me tell you about the best investment you'll ever make. It's not futures or options. It isn't stock, real estate or precious metals. It is something almost everyone has access to and is the ultimate "no brainer" investment.
Dangers of Owning Company Stock
More than a year after the Enron scandal where employees saw their forced company stock investments shrink from $80 a share to just pennies and after years of layoffs and company crashes, you’d think that investors would have figured out by now that investing in their own company’s stock can be very dangerous.
More than a year after the Enron scandal where employees saw their forced company stock investments shrink from $80 a share to just pennies and after years of layoffs and company crashes, you’d think that investors would have figured out by now that investing in their own company’s stock can be very dangerous.
401k Contribution Limits
It is important to be aware of the 401(k) contribution limits imposed by the IRS each year. Find out what the limits are and what they mean to you.
It is important to be aware of the 401(k) contribution limits imposed by the IRS each year. Find out what the limits are and what they mean to you.
Individual 401(k)
Did you know there are 401k-like options for sole proprietors or people running small businesses? These new products can help you defer more money to retirement.
Did you know there are 401k-like options for sole proprietors or people running small businesses? These new products can help you defer more money to retirement.
2007 401k Contribution Limits
Lists the 2007 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.
Lists the 2007 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.
2008 401k Contribution Limits
Discover the 2008 contribution limits for 401(k) participants as set by the IRS.
Discover the 2008 contribution limits for 401(k) participants as set by the IRS.
Retirement Age Income Sources
Study shows how older U.S. population’s income has changed from 1987 to 2004.
Study shows how older U.S. population’s income has changed from 1987 to 2004.
401k Day
The Profit Sharing/401k Council of America has named the day after Labor Day - 401(k) Day for companies across america. It offers employers a chance to educate their employees about the benefits of partipating in their 401ks and gives employees an opportunity to focus on their building a retirement portfolio.
The Profit Sharing/401k Council of America has named the day after Labor Day - 401(k) Day for companies across america. It offers employers a chance to educate their employees about the benefits of partipating in their 401ks and gives employees an opportunity to focus on their building a retirement portfolio.
2006 RMD Calculator
Have a retirement account and are over the age of 70.5? Find out what your required minimum distribution is with this handy calculator I created.
Have a retirement account and are over the age of 70.5? Find out what your required minimum distribution is with this handy calculator I created.
2006 401k Contribution Limits
Lists the 2006 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.
Lists the 2006 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.
2005 401k Contribution Limits
Lists the 2005 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.
Lists the 2005 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.
2004 401k Contribution Limits
Lists the 2004 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.
Lists the 2004 contribution limits for 401(k) investors as set by the IRS.
Interview with 401(k) Day Founder
I had a chance to speak with the PSCA president about 401(k) Day. View his answers to my interview questions.
I had a chance to speak with the PSCA president about 401(k) Day. View his answers to my interview questions.
Retirement Planning Guide Site
Harmon McKinney, Jr. is your About.com Guide to retirement planning. Check out the retirement planning site to dig deeper into retirement planning issues than I cover on this site.
Harmon McKinney, Jr. is your About.com Guide to retirement planning. Check out the retirement planning site to dig deeper into retirement planning issues than I cover on this site.
401k Options After Leaving Your Job
J. Steven Niznik, the Job Searching Technical Guide, writes about the 401k options you have available when changing companies.
J. Steven Niznik, the Job Searching Technical Guide, writes about the 401k options you have available when changing companies.
NASD Smart 401(k) Investing
In an effort to educate 401(k) eligible investors, the National Association of Securities Dealers created this site in 2003. Though it has the children's picturebook feel to it, you might learn some important 401k basics.
In an effort to educate 401(k) eligible investors, the National Association of Securities Dealers created this site in 2003. Though it has the children's picturebook feel to it, you might learn some important 401k basics.
401(k) Tax Savings Calculator
EBIA provides a handy calculator that shows you how much you will save in federal taxes by contributing to your 401(k) plan. Also shows how much you save by using other benefits like flexible spending accounts.
EBIA provides a handy calculator that shows you how much you will save in federal taxes by contributing to your 401(k) plan. Also shows how much you save by using other benefits like flexible spending accounts.
Mutual Funds for Retirement
Wells Fargo list a few advantages to using mutual funds to build your retirement; sales pitch at the end of the article.
Wells Fargo list a few advantages to using mutual funds to build your retirement; sales pitch at the end of the article.
Retirement Boot Camp
Want to retire early? See if you have what it takes with Paul Farrell's survival course.
Want to retire early? See if you have what it takes with Paul Farrell's survival course.
Retirement Personality Profiler
Find out if you are a planner, saver, struggler, impulsive purchaser, or denier. Be sure to follow up with the Ballpark Estimate worksheet.
Find out if you are a planner, saver, struggler, impulsive purchaser, or denier. Be sure to follow up with the Ballpark Estimate worksheet.
Rewarding Lifestyles
Reprint from Alaska Airlines magazine show how to increase the quality of life with proper retirement planning.
Reprint from Alaska Airlines magazine show how to increase the quality of life with proper retirement planning.
Tax Considerations When Using Mutual Funds for Retirement
A tax lawyer points out what kind of mutual funds to avoid when using them in your retirement portfolio.
A tax lawyer points out what kind of mutual funds to avoid when using them in your retirement portfolio.