A 401(k) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement account offered by many employers. There are two basic types—traditional and ...

For a 65-year-old staring at a lifetime of paychecks replaced by portfolio statements, the central question is not just "Did ...

Early withdrawals can shrink your 401(k) savings. See how to calculate the IRS 10% penalty, and learn about exceptions, SECURE 2.0 updates, and penalty‑free alternatives.

There's a new rule coming to 401(k) catch-up contributions this year that affects higher earners. And it may also have an ...

You spend your entire career saving for retirement. Unfortunately, once the time for retirement comes, many people who have diligently saved end up making a major mistake with the money they've put ...

To be clear, you probably don't want to keep all your retirement savings in a taxable account, because that means losing out ...

The new change to catch-up contributions could mean you’ll have more taxable income in the next filing year. For ...

When facing a financial emergency, accessing money in a 401(k) plan can feel a bit like being stranded at sea: surrounded by water, yet unable to take a drink. Your money is there, it’s just not ...