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Robert Powell: Tempted to pull money from 401(k)? Consider other measures first

BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Times are tough for boomers and their parents, some of whom are taking drastic steps to deal with the economic downturn, according to a new survey from AARP.

Tempted to pull money from 401(k)? Consider other measures first

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Tempted to pull money from 401(k)? Consider other measures first

BOSTON (Menafn - MarketWatch) -- Times are tough for boomers and their parents, some of whom are taking drastic steps to deal with the economic downturn, according to a new survey from AARP.

Robert Powell: Eliminating 401(k) matches might actually be a savings boon

BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- There is no free lunch. But there is free money. Or at least that's the case for millions of 401(k) plan participants whose employer currently matches their contribution to their 401(k). Unfortunately, that may soon change.

Announcing the Availability of SmartPlan 401, the World's First Interactive Video 401(k) Engagement Engine

Announcing the Availability of SmartPlan 401, the World's First Interactive Video 401(k) Engagement Engine

Should You Tap Your 401(k) Now?

p>Have you ever taken a loan from your 401(k)?

If you have, you're not alone. A number of studies in recent years have shown that about a fifth of 401(k) plan participants have loans outstanding at any given time. And while 401(k) loans are a once-in-a-lifetime event for some, many other folks treat their retirement savings as yet another revolving line of credit.

Stacked Deck: Debit Card That Taps 401(k) Retirement Savings Is Easy to Use and Abuse

RISMEDIA, July 23, 2008-(MarketWatch)-Debit cards are straightforward. You use them for purchases and money is deducted from your bank account. But when the debited account is your 401(k) retirement plan, critics angrily line up to take a swipe at that piece of plastic.It’s not hard to see why. The 401(k) debit card lets you borrow from retirement savings and pay yourself back with interest over time, much as you would with a typical 401(k) loan. Only the card makes it much easier to crack your retirement nest egg; all you do is shop, swipe and sign.

Roth 401(k) a boon later with taxes

Question: I'm in my 20s and work for a company that offers both a regular 401(k) and a Roth 401(k). I'm trying to decide which to use. Is there an age when it makes sense, or doesn't, to choose the Roth 401(k)? How do you decide? - R.S., Denver

Rules Push Workers into 401(k)s

New employees who don't enroll in their company's 401(k) plan next year may find themselves saving for retirement anyway. A new law making it easier for companies to automatically enroll their employees in 401(k) plans goes into effect December 24. Many employees will now be given the choice to "opt out" of their company's default 401(k) plan rather than "opt in," as they do now.

Announcing the Availability of SmartPlan 401, the World's First Interactive Video 401(k) Engagement Engine

PRNewswire/ -- vWise Inc. today announced the general availability of SmartPlan 401, a unique new interactive video-based engagement system that prompts greater participation in company-sponsored investment plans, such as 401(k)s.

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401(k)s Flee for the Hills

According to the Hewitt 401(k) Index, in March, many investors moved their 401(k) money from stocks to bonds. (OK, from "equities" to "fixed income investments," if you want to get all fancy about it.) Unfortunately, that's one of the worst possible moves those investors could make.

401(k)s: Where You Stand

Have you ever wondered how your 401(k) nest egg compares with those of coworkers or neighbors your age? Here's a sneak peek into what Americans have stashed away in their 401(k)'s and how they've invested their money, by age group.

Eliminating 401(k) matches might actually be a savings boon

BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- There is no free lunch. But there is free money. Or at least that's the case for millions of 401(k) plan participants whose employer currently matches their contribution to their 401(k). Unfortunately, that may soon change.

Eliminating 401(k) matches might actually be a savings boon

BOSTON (Menafn - MarketWatch) -- There is no free lunch. But there is free money. Or at least that's the case for millions of 401(k) plan participants whose employer currently matches their contribution to their 401(k). Unfortunately, that may soon change.

FINRA Warns Investors: Don't ''Swipe'' Out Your Retirement Savings With 401(k) Debit Cards

WASHINGTON - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today warned investors about the potential pitfalls of using 401(k) debit cards to borrow money from their retirement funds. The introduction of the 401(k) debit card has made borrowing from a retirement savings account as easy

FINRA Warns Investors: Don't "Swipe" Out Your Retirement Savings With 401(k) Debit Cards

Washington, DC — The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today warned investors about the potential pitfalls of using 401(k) debit cards to borrow money from their retirement funds. The introduction of the 401(k) debit card has made borrowing from a retirement savings account as easy as swiping and spending - a tempting convenience that can have significant repercussions on the card user's future retirement security.

FINRA Warns Investors: Don't ''Swipe'' Out Your Retirement Savings With 401(k) Debit Cards

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) today warned investors about the potential pitfalls of using 401(k) debit cards to borrow money from their retirement funds. The introduction of the 401(k) debit card has made borrowing from a retirement savings account as easy as swiping and spending

Company Unveils First Video 401(k) Engagement Engine

vWise Inc. announced the general availability of SmartPlan 401, a unique new interactive video-based engagement system that prompts greater participation in company-sponsored investment plans, such as 401(k)s.

Merrill Lynch Uni-K 401(k) Plan

Merrill Lynch and Pioneer Investments are offering the Uni-K Plan - a 401(k) plan designed exclusively for owner-only businesses.

ShareBuilder401(k) Reports Surging Demand for Small Biz 401(k) Plans

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when many Americans are scrambling to make ends meet, a surprising number of small businesses are finding the wherewithal to finally begin saving for retirement, according to ShareBuilder401(k), a leading provider of 401(k) plans for small businesses.

ShareBuilder401(k) Reports Surging Demand for Small Biz 401(k) Plans

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when many Americans are scrambling to make ends meet, a surprising number of small businesses are finding the wherewithal to finally begin saving for retirement, according to ShareBuilder401(k), a leading provider of 401(k) plans for small businesses.

ShareBuilder401(k) Reports Surging Demand for Small Biz 401(k) Plans

BELLEVUE, Wash., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when many Americans are scrambling to make ends meet, a surprising number of small businesses are finding the wherewithal to finally begin saving for retirement, according to ShareBuilder401(k), a leading provider of 401(k) plans for small businesses.

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