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How to Protect Your 401(k) From a Market Crash or Recession
401(k)s You can’t control what happens in the stock market, but you can control what YOU do when there’s a downturn. To safeguard your savings, follow these investing golden rules.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC Last updated
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Save More for Retirement in 2023 Thanks to Higher IRA and 401(k) Contribution Limits
If you're saving for retirement, you can contribute a lot more to an IRA, 401(k), or other retirement account in 2023.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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401(k) Contribution Limits Rising Next Year
401(k)s Workers saving for retirement have a reason to rejoice over the 401(k) contribution limits for 2022 and can expect even more next year.
By Jackie Stewart Last updated
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6 RMD Changes We Could See This Year
Making Your Money Last Congress is considering two bills that would make major changes to required minimum distributions. Could your RMDs be affected?
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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2022's Best Mutual Funds in 401(k) Retirement Plans
mutual funds A key to smart retirement saving: spreading your portfolio across a few of the best mutual funds in your 401(k) plan. Here are the 29 top options available.
By Nellie S. Huang Last updated
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Big Changes to the Saver's Credit Could Be on the Way
Tax Breaks Congress is considering legislation that would turn the Saver's Credit into a government match to your retirement plan contributions.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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What to Do With Your Former Employer’s 401(k)
Basics Leave it behind, move it to your new job’s plan, or roll it over to an IRA. Each of the options has pros and cons.
By Emma Patch Published
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Does an Annuity Belong in a 401(k)?
Making Your Money Last Unlike pensions, 401(k)s place the risk of outliving savings squarely on the retiree's shoulders. Find out what's right for you.
By David Rodeck Published
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Got Company Stock in Your 401(k)? You Should Know about NUD.
401(k)s You may have heard about the tax strategy called Net Unrealized Appreciation, but there’s another lesser-known strategy that could be especially useful right now: Net Unrealized Depreciation.
By Michael Aloi, CFP® Published
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