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May 18, 2026
5 Biggest Benefits of a 401(k)
A 401(k) offers several powerful retirement benefits, including tax advantages, employer matching contributions, catch-up contributions, and long-term investment growth. Understanding these benefits...
May 11, 2026
401(k) Withdrawal Rules: How to Avoid Costly Penalties
401(k) withdrawal rules determine when you can access your money and what it will cost you. While you can typically withdraw penalty-free...
May 4, 2026
What to Do with Your 401(k) When Changing Jobs
When you leave a job, you have several options for your 401(k), including leave it, roll it over to an IRA or...
April 27, 2026
401(k) Retirement Planning Mistakes to Avoid in 2026
401(k) mistakes aren’t just about saving too little – they’re also about poor planning. Common issues like tax-heavy accounts, lack of diversification,...
April 20, 2026
Second Quarter Financial Checklist for 2026
The second quarter is a key time to reset your finances and stay on track for the year. From reviewing your budget...
April 13, 2026
12 Mistakes That Can Delay Retirement (and What to Do Instead)
Many retirement shortfalls aren’t caused by market crashes, but by everyday mistakes. These small decisions can quietly cost you years. Here are...
April 6, 2026
3 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund in 2026
Your tax refund can be more than extra spending money. Using it strategically – such as boosting retirement savings, paying down debt,...
March 30, 2026
What Happens to Your 401(k) When You Die?
When you die, your 401(k) only passes to the named beneficiary. Spouses can roll the account into their own IRA, but most...
March 23, 2026
What Is the Rule of 55 for 401(k)s?
The Rule of 55 allows certain workers to take penalty-free withdrawals from a 401(k) or 403(b) if they leave their job in...
March 16, 2026
How the 401(k) Student Loan Match Works
A 401(k) student loan match allows employers to make retirement contributions based on your qualified student loan payments instead of requiring direct...