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The Motley Fool
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Prepare for a Lower Standard of Living But it doesn't have to be that way. You can improve your position, such as by saving and investing more, and perhaps by working a few more years.   |
Registered Rep.
February 9, 2012
Jerry Gleeson |
RIA Rising: Employees Dig a Tad Deeper for 401(k) Contributions Last year's market volatility apparently didn't discourage retirement savers from sticking to their plans, but it didn't encourage more frugality either. |
The Motley Fool
February 24, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Make This Move Now and Save Your Retirement 401(k)s are back -- but you have to use them wisely. |
The Motley Fool
June 5, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
Overcome the Market Meltdown Despite the recent rally, the market is still some 40% off its highs. And that probably means that your retirement funds have taken a substantial hit. But change your game plan and you can still win the game. |
The Motley Fool
May 8, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
10 Ways to Find More Retirement Income Boost your nest egg beyond Social Security, pension, and savings. |
AskMen.com
Jeff Wuorio |
Workplace Retirement Plan Far too many people stumble toward retirement with too little money. Understanding and taking advantage of your workplace retirement program can keep you from joining them. |
The Motley Fool
July 22, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
The Cost of Not Saving for Retirement You are paying today for every dollar you don't put into your 401(k). The tax savings on your contribution is reason enough to save. There are plenty of other incentives, too, including one that might be worth even more. |
The Motley Fool
September 23, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
Your Pessmism Is Holding You Back Don't be such a pessimist! Over long periods, the stock market tends to make people wealthier. Feel free to feel optimistic that now, during a recession, is often the best time to invest. |
Entrepreneur
November 2006
Scott Bernard Nelson |
Dish It Out Pension offerings continue to dissolve, but new laws reward employers whose workers pump up their 401(k)s. |
The Motley Fool
September 19, 2007
Claire Stephanic |
The Worst Mistake You Can Make 44% of eligible employees do not participate in their companies defined contribution plans. Are you one of those who is turning away your employer's free money? |
The Motley Fool
November 29, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
What Employers Want to Do When You're Not Looking Our employers are helping us out via 401(k)s and similar retirement plans, but for most of us, that's far from enough. |
The Motley Fool
August 5, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
How This Fool Earned $1.5 Million Step 1: Take a closer look at your current employer and consider what a prospective employer will do for you to help you save for retirement. |
The Motley Fool
September 27, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
Build a Better Retirement Plan Learn how to make the most of retirement plans available to you. |
The Motley Fool
June 8, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
Don't Be This Investor If you think you're headed for a happy retirement, let's hope that none of these striking statistics apply to you. |
The Motley Fool
June 8, 2010
Nathan Alderman |
What the Fool Is a 401(k)? Your quick, Foolish guide to getting free money from your boss. |
BusinessWeek
July 23, 2009
Amy Feldman |
Sizing Up Your Nest Egg A researcher offers a simple formula, based on your income and assets at different ages, to calculate how prepared you are for retirement. |
The Motley Fool
January 16, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
The No-Cost Way to Fix Flawed 401(k)s We've already got a perfectly good alternative. |
The Motley Fool
January 20, 2005
Robert Brokamp |
Get an Instant 80% Return! Can't save enough for retirement? Maybe an immediate jolt to your net worth will help. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Feed Your 401(k) Even recent hires have run out of excuses for ignoring retirement. The best part about a 401(k)? Once you set it up, the savings happens automatically. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Retirement and Irrational Man, Part 2 If you've stuck with the default options in your 401(k) because you were automatically enrolled in the savings plan, it's time to take a look at your contributions and investments. |
The Motley Fool
November 18, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
We've Left $30 Billion on the Table Why make saving for retirement harder than it already is? |
The Motley Fool
March 26, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Don't Let Your Boss Kill Your Retirement Companies are giving up on you. Don't give up on yourself. |
The Motley Fool
August 26, 2009
Selena Maranjian |
Welcome Back, Free Money Employers are restoring 401(k) matches, boosting workers' retirements. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2007
Mary Dalrymple |
Retirement and Irrational Man, Part 1 If you've let your employer set up your 401(k) contributions and investments, don't assume that the default options set by your plan will guarantee a comfortable retirement. |
Financial Advisor
December 2009
Karen DeMasters |
A New Game Rule changes in 2010 for retirement plans offer advisors opportunity to help employers and their workers. |
Investment Advisor
November 2005
Christopher G. Laucks |
The Tax Advisor: A New Era in Retirement Planning Financial advisors take note: Whether it's for a business owner evaluating retirement plan options or a high-income earner considering tax-advantaged retirement programs, the Roth 401(k) offers numerous potential advantages. |
The Motley Fool
November 9, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Young and Foolish Don't skip retirement savings when you're just starting your career. |
The Motley Fool
November 17, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
If You Don't Have a 401(k) There's more than one way to build a strong retirement. |
The Motley Fool
November 4, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
Good and Bad News for Your 401(k) Maxing out this retirement account can produce powerful results. |
Financial Advisor
November 2010 |
Auto-Enrollment Benefits Young Savers A new study shows young workers with 401(k) auto enrollment are better diversified than employees who aren't offered that feature in their retirement plans. |
Financial Advisor
October 2012
Jim McConville |
The Number: 8x Salary To Retire, Fidelity Says Ordinary American workers should aim to save at least eight times their ending salary to replace 85% of their pre-retirement income and meet basic income needs in retirement, says Fidelity Investments. |
The Motley Fool
June 3, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
4 Easy Steps to a Richer Future If you got a late start saving for retirement, here's how you can get caught up. |
The Motley Fool
August 12, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Are These Companies Stiffing Their Workers? Recovering companies are slow to restore benefits. It's unfortunate that even after seeing their stock rise and their financial condition improve dramatically, some employers aren't doing more to support their workers in their efforts to save for retirement. |
BusinessWeek
June 6, 2005
Laura D'Andrea Tyson |
Retirement Savings: A Boost For The Needy Government matching would give IRAs a shot in the arm to boost retirement savings, even among middle- and low-income households. |
The Motley Fool
February 10, 2005
Robert Brokamp |
Wretched Retirement Realities You can't be a senior on the go without a pile of dough. Here are the most important numbers: the balances in your retirement accounts, how much you're contributing to them or withdrawing from them, and how you've invested them. |
The Motley Fool
October 5, 2005
Tom Taulli |
Small Business, Big Nest Egg Small-business owners have many retirement-plan options, for themselves and their employees. But retirement plans are far from simple. Which one is right? |
The Motley Fool
February 17, 2006
Chuck Saletta |
Instantly Double Your Money As pensions increasingly crumble, it's up to you to make sure your retirement nest gets well-feathered. Enlist the help of your boss and Uncle Sam to help you build your retirement nest egg. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2010
Robert Brokamp |
Turn $10,000 Into $15,440 Instantly Don't miss out on the easy money in retirement vehicles. |
The Motley Fool
July 20, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Do This to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime Tips to making your assets last longer in retirement. |
The Motley Fool
February 10, 2011
Selena Maranjian |
Prepare for a Different Kind of Retirement A flexible strategy now can help you enjoy your golden years. |
The Motley Fool
March 10, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Where Smart Investors Put Their Money More investors are taking advantage of this strong retirement-based opportunity. Are you? |
The Motley Fool
December 13, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Risky Business for Small Companies For many small businesses and their employees, employer-sponsored retirement plans remain an unfulfilled dream. |
The Motley Fool
January 18, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Use This to Rescue Your Retirement Companies are starting to match 401(k) contributions again -- and smart workers can take advantage of their willingness to help them rescue their retirement while that help is still available. |
The Motley Fool
September 7, 2007
Rich Duprey |
Add Horsepower to Your Retirement Starting your retirement plan late? Just because you've fallen behind, there's no reason to stay behind. Supercharge it with this two-step program. |
The Motley Fool
March 24, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
Wretched Retirement Realities Information on what is needed financially for retirement. Stats about retirement fund like medicare and social security. |
The Motley Fool
December 22, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Do Pensions Beat 401(k)s? A recent study shows that investors aren't doing as well on their own and underscores the need for employees to understand and take full advantage of their retirement plan options. |
The Motley Fool
July 20, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Why a Roth Could Be All Wrong for You Even with all their features, Roth IRAs might not be your best choice. |
The Motley Fool
February 26, 2004
Robert Brokamp |
Turn Taxes Into Retirement You probably overpay in taxes, and undersave for retirement. It's time to turn it around by adjusting your withholdings and using the extra money to enrole in your company's retirement plan. |
The Motley Fool
March 10, 2005
Robert Brokamp |
Why the Roth Rules Compared with a 401(k) or traditional IRA, a Roth likely will lead to more money in retirement. |
CFO
April 1, 2007
Roy Harris |
A New Start Under the Pension Protection Act, companies play a key role in keeping employee retirement savings on track. |
