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Keep Your Eye on the 401k Expense Line

401k plan expenses can strip away valuable returns, so make sure you understand what you're paying for -- and learn where you can trim some fees. More 

Turning America’s Retirement Dreams into Nightmares

President Obama has proposed setting a cap for IRA and 401k reductions as part of his budget. The idea punishes those earnestly saving for retirement More 

Demographics Doom the ‘Great Rotation’

The Great Rotation doesn't appear to be coming to fruition as many have predicted, but don't be too surprised: Demographics fly in the face of a major shift to equities. More 

For Funds, Pay Attention to the Fine Print

Even in target-date funds where you're letting a fund manager do most of the work for you, if you don't do your homework, you could end up with an investment you didn't bargain for. More 

Intimidated By Your New 401k? Try a Target-Date Fund

Signing up for a 401k is cake, but deciding how to allocate your funds isn't so easy. Target-date mutual funds can shoulder that burden. More 

Rolling Over Your 401k? Easy Peasy!

Whether you're funding an existing IRA or starting one up, 401k rollovers are an easy process. Just mind the forms. More 

Boomers Feeling More Financially Secure

A Bankrate reading of financial security hit its highest point since the survey began in 2010 -- a small reassurance amid a flood of retirement worry. More