I recently changed jobs. Both my previous employer and my new one have 401k plans through Principal Financial Group. When I contacted them to start the rollover process, they suggested I think about ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When you’re first starting out in the corporate world, saving for retirement isn’t likely at the top of your priorities. In fact, many 20- and 30-somethings say they need the ...

The purpose of building a retirement nest egg is to have money to spend later in life. But it’s important to manage your 401(k) plan withdrawals carefully for a few reasons. First, if you take too ...

Unfortunately, getting fired when you’re close to retirement is fairly common. A study from ProPublica and the Urban Institute found that 28% of stable, longtime employees sustain at least one ...

Title says it all. Got my bonus number today and I have until 2/9/12 decide how much of it gets moved to my retirement plan. Do I put it in my 401K (nice sized balance) or use it to start the funding ...

CLACKAMAS COUNTY, Ore. — Coronavirus panic lead to the worst day for the DOW since 1987. Trading was halted twice Thursday morning. But, the Federal Reserve pulled the market back from the edge when ...

Last week, it felt like our 401k and retirement plans were on a wild roller coaster ride. If you are like me, this was an unpleasant experience. Although it would have been much better to our ...

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When the opportunity to buy a business presents itself, some entrepreneurs may only have 401k assets to use as an investment. There are risks when using retirement funds as venture capital with the ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The death of your parents is often the very worst time in your life. In addition to grieving a great loss, you’re often left to deal with many financial matters. And some of ...