401k Investing

Planning for retirement is one of the top priorities for Americans in today’s economy. Whether you are 55 and about to retire or 24 and just entering the workforce, saving money for the future should be a priority. Through 401ks, employers provide a simple method to safely grow your money. 401ks can be tricky as picking funds and stocks to invest in is no easy task. Let provide expert analysis and opinions on the latest 401k investing news, mutual fund information, and other retirement tips and advice to help you grow your money.

Regardless of an investor’s experience, brushing up on skills or getting a second or third opinion on investing ideas never hurts. The same is especially true for retirement planning.

3 Steps to Achieve an Early Retirement You Won’t Read Anywhere Else

By Charles Sizemore, Principal of Sizemore Capital
Looking for an early retirement? Aren't we all. Well, here are three quirky ways to get there that many people might not think to do.

What Is the ‘New Normal’ of Interest Rate Policy?

By John Jagerson and Wade Hansen
We expect slower -- or non-existent -- rate hikes to benefit income-payers, small-caps and retail firms directly or indirectly through 2015.

Can Verizon (VZ) Win the Subscriber Wars?

By Greg Sushinsky, InvestorPlace Contributor
Verizon is locked in a battle with rival carriers for wireless subscribers. Sprint and T-Mobile are offering deep discounts, but so far Verizon has refused to follow that strategy. Will Verizon win this war?

The One Fund You Should Own in Your 401k

By Jim Lowell
If I had to pick just one fund to hold in a 401k, I'd look to Fidelity Funds for this gem. And I'll suggest a couple more just in case.

10 Ways to Tax-Proof Your Portfolio

By Charles Sizemore, Principal of Sizemore Capital
It’s already time to start thinking about taxes, and while you can't do much about 2014, you can start working on making yourself tax-efficient for 2015.

Max Out Your Retirement Contributions Now

By Dan Wiener
Regardless of your age or income level, you should strongly consider making your 2015 contributions now, rather than later. And if you still haven’t done all you can for 2014, do that first.

How to Start Investing – 5 Ways to Invest $1,000 Now

By Jeff Reeves
You have to start somewhere. Here are five tips for investing for beginners to help you grow your $1,000 next egg for the long term.

How to Save When You’re Young

By Charles Sizemore, Principal of Sizemore Capital
When figuring out how to save money, consider a 401k, automatic savings plans and putting off that new car purchase to help young investors get off on the right foot.

3 Tech Stocks For Retirement Investors

By Aaron Levitt, InvestorPlace Contributor
For retirement investors, tech stocks offer a great combo of dividends & growth. Here are three ways to play tech for retirement.

Hedge Funds Sent Scrambling by Goldman Sachs

By Gerelyn Terzo, InvestorPlace Contributor
Only those hedge funds generating the highest profits will make the cut. Where will the other funds go for financing, and who will benefit?

401k Moves to Make this Spring

By Charles Sizemore, Principal of Sizemore Capital
The 401k is the lynchpin of most financial plans. Here are some 401k tips for boosting returns while reducing risk.

4 Reasons You May Never Get to Retirement

By Traders Reserve
Statistics suggest that many people facing retirement will have trouble living a lifestyle they hope for. Here are 4 retirement planning pitfalls to avoid

3 Simple Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

By Charles Sizemore, Principal of Sizemore Capital
You don’t have to be the world’s greatest stock picker or the second coming of Warren Buffett to get your retirement planning right.

How to Retire with a Six-Figure Income

By NerdWallet
You can learn lessons on how to retire comfortably at any age, and here are some tips from age 20 right through retirement itself.

4 Employee Retirement Plans Worth Considering

By NerdWallet
It can be difficult to save for retirement if your employer does not offer a 401k plan, but you can still save! These options allow you to plan for the future

5 Simple Ways to Invest $1,000 Now

By Jeff Reeves
Think $1,000 a year is a small investment? Sure, it might be ... but that thousand smackeroos still will go a long way toward building your future!

4 Ways to Catch Up on Retirement Savings in Your 50s

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Planning for retirement is a marathon, and like marathon runners, investors need to pace themselves over time. Here are 4 ways to help that long term planning

It’s Time for 401ks to Finally Buckle to ETFs

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
401ks continue to favor mutual funds over ETFs. Demand for ETFs continues unabated. It's time for 401ks to finally buckle to ETFs. Here's why.

Get More Involved With Your Retirement

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
You won't be ready for retirement by just sitting on your 401k or IRA -- you have to get active about managing those plans. Here's three ways to get the ball rolling.
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