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.

5 Best 401k Mutual Funds for 2014

By Bill Wysor
Maximizing the success of your 401k is a big piece of the retirement puzzle. To help out, here's a look at five of the best 401k mutual funds on the market.

7 Tax Tips to Use Before 2013 Ends

By Charles Sizemore, Chief Investment Strategist, The Freeport Society
If you can lower your tax bill, it certainly makes sense to do so. These seven tax tips to make before 2013 ends will help you do exactly that.

When Is a Target-Date Fund Right for You?

By Will Ashworth, InvestorPlace Contributor
Target-date funds are the "it" investment for 401ks, and yet most young investors know very little about them. So when is a target-date fund worth it?

How to Pick 401k Mutual Funds

By Jeff Reeves
Wondering how to pick 401k mutual funds for your retirement portfolio? Here are some helpful investing tips.

7 Tips to Get the Most From Your 401(k)

By Dan Wiener
Paying a little extra attention to your 401(k) nest egg now can make a huge difference by the time you retire.

Are 401(k)s Without Matching Contributions Worth It?

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Making a determination of investing in a 401k that has no matching feature, or putting money instead into an IRA depends on a lot of factors. Here are some tips

Not Happy With Your 401k? Say Something.

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Some Fidelity employees have taken legal action to improve their retirement choices. What can you do if you're unhappy with your 401k?

How to Manage Your Retirement Accounts

By Richard Band
Find out how to run your retirement account. We'll tell you how much to put in and when, what kinds of investments to consider and how to cash out.

5 Ways to Protect and Grow Your Retirement

By Dennis Miller, Senior Editor, Miller's Money Forever
Saving and planning for retirement starts early and should be a continuous process, right through your entire career. Here are 5 tips to help.

Higher 401k Balances: No Reason to Party Yet

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Fidelity boasted much higher average 401k balances at the end of Q2 2013, but there are a few negatives lying beneath the headline.

An Optimistic Look at Our Retirement Profile

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
A recent survey on 401k participants shows we know retirement planning is falling more and more on our own shoulders -- but we're taking action not to drop the ball.

More Young Investors Turn to Online Wealth Management Firms — Should You?

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Many millennials are enjoying financial success via online wealth management firms. It's a good option, but you still need to know what you're getting into.

How You Can Invest $1,000 … Right Now

By Jeff Reeves
Eager to start investing, but not really sure how to go about it? Well, once you have a little extra cash, try one of these easy ways to put it to work.

AUDIO: Target-Date Funds for (and of) the Next Generation

By Alyssa Oursler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Alyssa Oursler chats with Tim McCabe of Stadion Money Management about new, flexible target-date funds ... and why young investors should care.

Yale Law Prof Shakes Up the 401k World

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
Yale professor Ian Ayers is making waves in the retirement pool by looking to expose 401k plan's with excessive cost that hurt investors. I think that's great.

Young Investors Can Afford to Be Aggressive in 401ks

By Jeff Reeves
The time for risk is when you're young. If you're more aggressive with your 401k as a young investor, the better off you'll be for retirement.

A Beginner’s Guide to Picking 401k Funds

By Jeff Reeves
The problem with 401ks is that every employer has its own plan, with its own list of mutual funds to pick from. Here’s a simple primer on five major flavors of funds you’ll have to pick from.

Steer Clear of These 5 Retirement Pitfalls

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
The thing about simple mistakes -- they can really add up when you give them 40 or 50 years to fester.

401ks: They’re Not Always That Simple

By Marc Bastow, InvestorPlace Assistant Editor
401k plans come in all shapes and sizes ... which might sound good, but it means the oft-touted "simplicity" isn't as simple as you'd imagine.
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