Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974
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Four Ways Women Can Take Control of Their Financial Health
Adjusting for life events, taking advantage of workplace benefits and preparing for caregiving can make a big difference in your financial future.
By Kate Winget Published
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The Downside of Delaying RMDs
Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act, the age for required minimum distributions is going up. However, don't automatically assume you'll benefit from this change.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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Can Insurers Be a Pension Safety Net?
retirement planning In exchange for buying a group annuity, employers are transferring their pension-paying obligations to life insurance companies, who pay the pension. This practice has implications for how pensions are protected and whether the payments are off limits to creditors.
By Alina Tugend Last updated
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Are There Cracks in Your Pension Plan?
retirement You're counting on pension benefits in retirement. But how secure is your pension plan? We offer some guidance, including a pension calculator, to help you find out.
By Alina Tugend Last updated
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Now You Can Own Bitcoin in 401(k)s. Should You?
cryptocurrency Fidelity will begin allowing investors to put Bitcoin in their 401(k)s. But is this retirement vehicle the right place to hold crypto?
By Charles Lewis Sizemore, CFA Published
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3 Questions to Ask Before You Take a Pension
retirement planning As retirement approaches and you must decide whether to take pension payments or a lump sum, the first very important question to ask is this: How safe is my company’s pension plan?
By Tony Drake, CFP®, Investment Advisor Representative Published
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You Could Accidentally Disinherit Your Children Unless You Follow This Obscure Rule
estate planning True story: A father with three kids put them down as the beneficiaries of his nearly $250,000 401(k) account – but when he died, they got nothing. It’s all because of ERISA. Never heard of it? Neither had he.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC Published
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Does Your 401(k) Come with a Self-Directed Brokerage Account Option?
401(k)s How to utilize and capitalize on self-directed brokerage accounts within your 401(k) plan. More options may offer more possibilities.
By Renée Pastor, AIF® Published
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Retirement Savings for the Self-Employed
retirement If you don’t have access to a retirement plan through your employer, you have other options.
By Rivan V. Stinson Published
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