known as the 401k. Experts have raised concerns about the plan’s ability to offer rapid returns in addition to its supposed benefits. The conversation highlights the issues of speed, control, and ...

Retirement planners often debate whether to max out a 401(k) or prioritize a Roth IRA. A mathematical analysis reveals that, contrary to popular advice, maxing out a 401(k) before investing in a Roth ...

PHOENIX — Whether you’re knocking on the door of retirement or not, understanding your 401(k) and its performance will increase your chances of gracefully aging with your finances. On the latest ...

A 401(k) is an employee-sponsored retirement plan offering tax advantages. You contribute a chosen percentage of your income, which is then automatically withheld from each paycheck by your employer ...

The IRS charges an excess accumulation penalty if a retirement account owner or beneficiary does not withdraw the required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.

The research also underscored the importance of early employer communications and education because time since eligibility is one of the strongest predictors of whether an employee will ever begin ...

KTLA’s consumer expert David Lazarus joins us for our newest segment, Money Talks. He tackles your money questions, including choosing the right credit card to what happens to debt after a loved one ...

Finance experts often advise against borrowing from your 401K or other defined contribution retirement plan because it could put your retirement at stake. “When your 401(k) or IRA becomes an ATM, you ...