26 stories tagged #401(k)

  1. Navigating Penalty-Free Early Retirement Withdrawals: Rule of 55 and 72(t) Explained
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    Navigating Penalty-Free Early Retirement Withdrawals: Rule of 55 and 72(t) Explained

    Financial experts outline strict IRS provisions for accessing retirement funds before age 59½ without penalties, emphasizing the flexibility of the Rule of 55 over complex 72(t) payment schedules.

    3d ago 1 min read
  2. Vanguard Data Reveals Retirement Savings Benchmarks by Age for 2025
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    Vanguard Data Reveals Retirement Savings Benchmarks by Age for 2025

    New Vanguard analysis of 5 million accounts shows median retirement balances and deferral rates across age groups, highlighting significant gaps between average and typical saver outcomes.

    4d ago 1 min read
  3. From Breadlines to Student Loans: A Century of American Marriage and Money
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    From Breadlines to Student Loans: A Century of American Marriage and Money

    A historical look at how economic shifts and financial realities have shaped American couples from the Great Depression to the 2020s.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Retirement Accounts: The New Frontier for Identity Theft
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    Retirement Accounts: The New Frontier for Identity Theft

    A single phone call drained a $751,000 401(k). Learn how thieves target retirement savings and what protections exist.

    last mo. 2 min read
  5. White House: Opening 401(k)s to Private Markets Could Boost GDP by $35B
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    White House: Opening 401(k)s to Private Markets Could Boost GDP by $35B

    The Council of Economic Advisers projects a $35 billion annual GDP boost if 401(k) holders can invest in private equity and crypto.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Why Skipping Your 401(k) Match Could Cost You Over $140,000
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    Why Skipping Your 401(k) Match Could Cost You Over $140,000

    Failing to capture the full employer 401(k) match costs the average worker $1,336 a year, compounding into a six-figure retirement loss.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Ranking Retirement Advice: From Worst to the Gold Standard
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    Ranking Retirement Advice: From Worst to the Gold Standard

    A survey ranks five common retirement advice sources. Discover the best and worst options for your financial future.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Retirement Confidence Drops as Planning Gaps Widen, Surveys Show
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    Retirement Confidence Drops as Planning Gaps Widen, Surveys Show

    Only 61% of US workers feel confident about retirement. New data reveals the power of a concrete plan to bridge expectation and reality.

    last mo. 1 min read