Retirement

High 401(k) plan fees continue to deplete retirement savings balances

03/17/2010 - 19:59 - 989 reads

Despite the U.S. stock market's recovery, Americans are still struggling to make up for the historic losses sustained in their 401(k) plans over the past two years. One main obstacle employees face as they struggle to save is hidden, high 401(k) plan fees.

Federal agencies review retirement plan regulations, promote annuity

03/02/2010 - 15:53 - 1153 reads

Concerned that at retirement employees overwhelmingly choose lump-sum distributions from their 401(k) accounts, the White House is urging plan sponsors to include lifetime income stream products – annuities – as options in retirement plans.

New retirement plan rules will affect millions of 401(k) account holders

02/26/2010 - 17:00 - 2893 reads

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced two new rules designed to enhance retirement security and transparency for the millions of workers covered by 401(k), pension, and other retirement arrangements.

Survey indicates surprising 401(k) trends

02/25/2010 - 12:45 - 1651 reads

A recent survey of defined contribution plan participants conducted by MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division revealed unexpected findings about participant attitudes and approaches toward investing – and some striking differences based on gender.

New IRS Retirement Plan Navigator helps small businesses with retirement decisions

10/27/2009 - 00:54 - 2576 reads

The IRS has created a new Web-based tool to help small business owners choose a pension plan that suits their needs

CPAs offer five-step retirement saving plan

10/21/2009 - 15:05 - 1866 reads

October 18-24 is National Save for Retirement Week. The Illinois CPA Society recommends taking these five steps to evaluate your retirement savings.

Roth IRA book author offers $1000 scholarship

10/20/2009 - 11:41 - 1705 reads

Read the book “ Roth IRA: Exploding the Myths, to Convert or not in 2009/2010,” and write a 500 word essay that describes, "What you have learned from the book that will make a positive change in your life and what that change will be.”

IRS announces 2010 pension plan limits

10/15/2009 - 15:34 - 8023 reads

The Internal Revenue Service has announced cost-of-living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for Tax Year 2010.

IRS issues guidance on 2009 required minimum distribution waiver

10/01/2009 - 00:09 - 1964 reads

The Internal Revenue Service has issued guidance for retirement plan administrators, plan participants and retirees regarding recent legislation affecting required minimum distributions.

New Web site provides insights into financial planning for retirement decisions

08/27/2009 - 14:04 - 2312 reads

The American University has launched a new Web site designed to help financial service professionals better understand the complex retirement decisions facing consumers.

High 401(k) plan fees continue to deplete retirement savings balances

Federal agencies review retirement plan regulations, promote annuity

New retirement plan rules will affect millions of 401(k) account holders

Survey indicates surprising 401(k) trends

New IRS Retirement Plan Navigator helps small businesses with retirement decisions

CPAs offer five-step retirement saving plan

Roth IRA book author offers $1000 scholarship

IRS announces 2010 pension plan limits

IRS issues guidance on 2009 required minimum distribution waiver

New Web site provides insights into financial planning for retirement decisions

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