How to make the most of a 401(k) plan 9 Articles

by T.C Leonard

Many people seem to forget that pensions aren't what they used to be. Employers no longer foot the whole bill on the average American's retirement, but fortunately we do have the 401k, and that allows people to make their...read more

by Bill Whitney

Right now with the stock market taking a nose dive and the economy in general not very good, if you can put some of your wages in a good 401K plan, you will probably be money ahead. Until after the election, I am not very...read more

by Charlie Smith

Many companies today are dropping their traditional retirement plans whereby the employee only came to work and were covered when he or she retired after many years with the same company. Now your retirement income respon...read more

by Joseph Hazelbaker

The key to making the most of your 401(k) plan is to start contributing early and maximizing your employers contribution. The sooner you start contributing, even if it isn't the maximum amount, the sooner your money wil...read more

by William Bond

Your 40l(k) plan is your most important tax free opportunity to save for your retirement. By using your 40lk and help from your employer you get a chance to get the maximum investment opportunities to have a successful re...read more

by Juan Leer

Making the most of your 401(k) plan can be a big step toward securing a comfortable retirement after you're done working. But how can you make the most of a 401(k) plan? Here are some tips: - Invest as much as you can a...read more

by John Russell

If your company offers a 401k plan then you should definitely be investing in it. The problem a lot of people have is being intimidated by the language of investing and the variety of options offered in a 401k plan. They...read more

by Mini Guruswamy

If you are like me you, your rent has a habit of coming around every month with tedious regularity. In order to meet this obligation you have a job. And your job insists that you turn up every day, and put in 8 hrs of wo...read more

by Will Kester

Making the most of a 401(k) plan is how much, how long, and how consistently you contiribute to it. Other factors are important, but put the maximum allowed, and don't expect it to grow too much, too soon. The secret is t...read more