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January 21, 2021byKathleen Coxwell

Keeping your retirement savings on track helps you meet your retirement goals. That seems like a very simple concept, and in a way it is. But living with that plan every day isn’t quite so simple. Knowing how much one should save for retirement is useful — it can motivate you to take action. And…

July 2, 2020byMedia Shower

When you move from one place of employment to another, you’ll probably want to at least give some careful thought to taking the funds in your old 401(k) plan with you. In many cases, rolling them over into an IRA is the best choice. But then again, sometimes it’s better to leave your funds in…

July 2, 2020byKathleen Coxwell

The Roth 401(k) is like a regular 401(k) – only better (at least for a lot of people). The classic 401(k) retirement savings account is largely the same from employer to employer, although there are some subtle differences. The Roth option is a game-changer, and an increasing number of employees who have the choice are…

November 2, 2015byKathleen Coxwell

Rebecca Wiggins is the Executive Director of AFCPE and holds a Masters of Family Financial Planning from Kansas State University. Search for an AFCPE Certified Professional in your area by using the association’s search tool. Now in its 80th year, Social Security is still the cornerstone of the American retirement plan. Following the Great Depression,…

October 6, 2015byKathleen Coxwell

How well do you know your 401(k) plan? If you’re like many Americans, you know more about your health insurance than this retirement savings device. Although your health is important, so is your retirement income to enjoy your good health later in life. Retirement investing takes a lot of forms, and an employer-sponsored 401(k) could…

March 23, 2015byKathleen Coxwell

Employer-Sponsored retirement savings plans, such as a 401(K) or IRA, help you prepare for the future. But are you using yours as effectively as you could? Saving less than you’re allowed or not taking full advantage of a 401k employer match plan at all could leave you unprepared once retirement rolls around. The good news…

January 22, 2015byKathleen Coxwell

Hidden fees are like a hairline fracture in your retirement plan – undetectable at first, but able to grow and spread to undermine all of your financial preparations. FeeX began when co-founder Uri Levine detected $230 in hidden fees on his credit card statement. He went after these fees with a vengeance in the vein…

December 15, 2014byKathleen Coxwell

If you contribute regularly to a 401(k) plan, you’ve already begun to take control over your retirement. Each contribution adds up. And with interest, you could increase your retirement income substantially by the time you’re ready to use it. But because few things in life are free, 401(k) fees could take a bigger bite out…

September 3, 2014byKathleen Coxwell

Generating enough income to live comfortably during retirement is one of the biggest challenges that every American may face later in life. In 2014, the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) asked Baby Boomers what they considered their top-five retirement income sources. They found that Social Security tops their list. In fact, research shows that 65% of…

July 9, 2014byKathleen Coxwell

On July 4, an Arkansas woman celebrated her 116th birthday and was named the oldest confirmed living American. While that’s old by any standard, birthday girl Gertrude Weaver is actually the second-oldest person in the world—a sign of global longevity trends; we are living longer now than we ever have before… and paying for these…

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When to Roll Over Your 401(k) Plan Into an IRA

What Is a Roth 401k Plan?

Retirement Investing: What You Don’t Know About 401ks Can Hurt You

3 Great Reasons to Take Your 401k Employer Match

Expert Interview with Molly O’Brien of Feex About Hidden Fees

Retirement Savings and Investments: Understanding 401K Fees

Worried About Running Out of Money? New Treasury Rule Makes Longevity Annuities More Appealing

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