A recent CNBC Your Money Survey reveals 46% of 401(k) investors are unaware of the specific investments in their workplace retirement plan.¹ Considering 401(k)s are most people’s largest asset, this is troubling. However, advisors cited in the article argue that this lack of knowledge may not necessarily be a cause for concern. Their reasoning? Many […]
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In an ideal marriage, both spouses want the best for each other. This includes a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, there is one 401(k) mistake married couples make without even realizing they are doing it. It may seem small, but it can make a big impact on your retirement future. The mistake? Not communicating and clearly deciding
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No one wants to come across as Scrooge during the holidays, but without managing holiday gift expectations, many people wind up saying, “Bah Humbug!” When we fail to manage holiday gift expectations, we tend to spend more than we should, and find ourselves in debt well into the new year. Both are outcomes no one
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The IRS just announced contribution limits for qualified retirement plans for 2024. Keep reading below to find out exactly how much you can contribute for 2024, and start making plans now to do what you can to max out your retirement savings next year. 401(k) Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2024 401(k)s Employees with 401(k)s,
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If you’re wondering if you should stop funding your 401(k) because you’re having a hard time making ends meet or are nervous about the economy, you aren’t alone. A 2023 CNBC Your Money Survey finds that “three quarters of working Americans (74%) say they are stressed about their personal finances these days.”¹ As a result,
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A major factor in achieving your financial goals is being engaged with your finances and investments. This includes your 401(k). According to CNBC, though 401(k)s are the “most common retirement savings vehicles, 63 percent of Americans don’t understand exactly how it works.”¹ Additionally, when people in the survey were asked common 401(k) investor questions, only
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While data shows more people are saving for the future, others are putting their financial futures at risk by taking 401(k) hardship withdrawals. 401(k) hardship withdrawals should be a last resort, but people are playing fast and loose with their retirement savings, as shown by recent reports from Vanguard, Bank of America, and Fidelity. According
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It’s common financial advice – save enough in your 401(k) to get the company match. It’s great advice (after all, who doesn’t want free money?), but it may not be yours to keep should you change jobs or withdraw from your 401(k). This is because each employer match follows its own vesting schedule. And, if
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It feels good to wrap up things nicely before the end of the year, but there’s a lot to do. That’s where having a fourth quarter financial to-do list comes in. It helps you prioritize the things you need to do to ensure you are in your best financial shape going into 2024 and beyond.
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While data shows more people are saving for the future, others are putting their financial futures at risk by taking 401(k) hardship withdrawals. 401(k) hardship withdrawals should be a last resort, but people are playing fast and loose with their retirement savings, as shown by recent reports from Vanguard, Bank of America, and Fidelity. According
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