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Choosing between paying off student loans and saving for retirement is a reality for many Americans. But that’s about to change. A provision in the Secure Act 2.0 permits employers to consider student loan payments as qualifying contributions toward retirement...

We’ve been through a lot over the last couple of years, but 2024 is showing signs that things may be turning around. In 2024, we have had a really good market thus far. We hit new highs on the Nasdaq,...

Decades in the 401(k) space have made it easy for us to identify common 401(k) mistakes investors make. Obviously, the biggest 401(k) mistake is not contributing enough (or not even having a 401(k) plan). But even those who set up...

Will your 401(k) savings last in retirement?  It’s a question on the minds of a lot of 401(k) investors. Despite that, most people underestimate how much money they will need in retirement. Experts tend to recommend saving 80% of your...

With tax season right around the corner, it’s time to talk about what you need to know before you file 2023 taxes. According to the IRS, “Although the IRS will not officially begin accepting and processing tax returns until Jan....

It’s no secret that many Americans struggle to save for retirement. The hard truth is that this is often due to bad financial habits. Consider the fact that Americans’ credit card balances have gone up 40% over the last 2...

For those who wonder, “How much should I contribute to my 401(k)?” you’ve come to the right place. As much as we’d like to be able to tell you an exact amount to contribute, we can’t. It varies from one...

Many companies offer the option to contribute to a 401(k), and the company will match a portion of those contributions. However, many investors leave this “free money” on the table by not contributing enough to receive the full 401(k) company...

Many of us start the New Year resolving to do better financially, and based on reports from 2022, it’s easy to see why. A 2023 Bankrate survey found the following: “Americans are more than two times more likely to feel...

Years of economic hardships have sent many people online searching for helpful 401(k) articles. A 2003 Bankrate study found that “Americans are more than two times more likely to feel financially insecure than secure. Slightly more than 1 in 4...

There are few things more taboo than talking about money and death. But, if you are a parent approaching retirement, it is imperative to have the aging parent money talk with your adult children. Unfortunately, this doesn’t happen as often...

The Secure Act 2.0 is bringing numerous changes to your 401(k) in 2024.  The 2022 legislation had over 90 provisions in it that encourage more people to save for retirement and to help grow their retirement savings. This year we...

Contrary to popular belief, there is more to maximizing your 401(k) savings than simply contributing more.  There are things you can do that don’t require you to spend a single penny.  If you want to maximize 401(k) savings in 2024,...

A recent CNBC Your Money Survey reveals 46% of 401(k) investors are unaware of the specific investments in their workplace retirement plan.¹  Considering 401(k)s are most people’s largest asset, this is troubling.  However, advisors cited in the article argue that...

In an ideal marriage, both spouses want the best for each other. This includes a comfortable retirement. Unfortunately, there is one 401(k) mistake married couples make without even realizing they are doing it.  It may seem small, but it can...