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401k
'Converting your pension into a granite countertop'
May 7, 2014
In 2012, one out of five employees took loans out against their 401k plan.
The person managing your future, revealed
Apr 30, 2014
Like it or not, more and more Americans have their futures tied to Wall Street.
Some employers shift 401(k) matches
Mar 7, 2014
Employees could lose money if their company contributes only once a year
Could the old rules of retirement no longer apply?
Jan 17, 2014
Do the old rules about retirement savings still apply today?
Major companies settle lawsuits over 401k plans
Oct 3, 2013
In the last few years, current and former employees have taken their companies to court over workplace retirement accounts.
Who does the U.S. actually owe $16.7 trillion to?
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Paddy Hirsch
Oct 2, 2013
Although we often think of our debt as owed to foreign countries, in reality, America owes a lot of money to ourselves. Even regular Americans indirectly own a large chunk of our national debt.
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Employer health plans get the 401(k) treatment
Sep 13, 2013
Some big companies are toying with making the switch from offering traditional health plans to giving workers money to shop for their own health coverage on private exchanges. What does this mean for the cost of your medical insurance?
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How to manage retirement plans as they pile up
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Paddy Hirsch
Jun 26, 2013
In 21st century America, jobs for life are rare. For those lucky enough to have jobs with retirement plans, with the many jobs comes many retirement plans, which all send quarterly statements that need tracking.
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Father of modern 401(k) says it fails many Americans
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Scott Tong
Jun 13, 2013
Ted Benna was a pension consultant who noticed a new tax code provision, K, added to Section 401. He never intended the retirement plan that resulted to replace pensions or become so complicated.
Should the government limit tax-free retirement savings?
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Allan Sloan
May 8, 2013
Allan Sloan, senior editor at large at Fortune magazine, explains why he thinks Obama's proposal to limit tax-free retirement savings is a bad idea.