401(k)

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Suspends 401(k) Match

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - February 23, 2009

Over 90 companies have eliminated on changed their 401(k) match since October more >>

How Did Your 401(k) Really Stack Up in 2008?

By Emily Brandon and Katy Marquardt - Money - February 12, 2009

It all depends on your age, job tenure, and risk level. more >>

401(k) Fee Disclosure Bill Introduced to Senate

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - February 12, 2009

But even with fee information, investors don’t always make smart decisions more >>

Fidelity 401(k) Balances Down 27 Percent

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - February 3, 2009

Here's what happened to the average Fidelity 401(k) participant last year more >>

Teresa Ghilarducci: The 401(k) Retirement System Has Failed

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - January 30, 2009

She proposes eliminating the tax breaks for 401(k)s and replacing them with government accounts more >>

Rate Your 401(k)

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - January 29, 2009

A new website ranks 401(k) company matches, fees, and investment choices more >>

Sprint Nextel Cuts 401(k) Match, Home Depot Employees Still Get One

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - January 26, 2009

Companies announced thousands of jobs cuts today, here’s how their retirement plans fared more >>

Some 'Insensitive' Advice on 401(k) Loans

By Suzanne Lucas - On Careers - January 15, 2009

If you are laid off, you'll have to pay it back or default. It hurts both ways. more >>

5 Ways to Protect Your 401(k) if You're Laid Off

By Emily Brandon - Money - January 12, 2009

How to keep your nest egg intact even if your company goes under. more >>

5 Smart Ways to Invest Your Extra Dough

By Katy Marquardt - Money - January 2, 2009

Stash your cash in index funds, ETFs, and Obama stocks. more >>

Withdrawals From Retirement Accounts: What Seniors Need to Know

By Emily Brandon - Money - December 26, 2008

Retirees will get tax relief in 2009, but not this year. more >>

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Money - December 23, 2008

Here is how to get your retirement plan back on track in 2009. more >>

5 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - December 18, 2008

In a depressing year for retirement savers, here are a few reasons to be optimistic. more >>

10 Benefits Your Employer Will Cut Next Year

By Emily Brandon - Money - December 1, 2008

Companies are slashing jobs, benefits, perks—even the holiday party. more >>

5 Ways Retirement Savers are Reacting to 401(k) Declines

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 25, 2008

Most workers are still saving, but changing their asset allocation more >>

Who Is Targeting Your 401(k)?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 19, 2008

Internet rumors about the congressional 401(k) hearings abound. more >>

3 Things That Could Go Wrong With Your Pension

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 14, 2008

Even workers with pensions are not guaranteed a secure retirement. more >>

Study: Too Many 401(k) Choices Can Lead to More Risky Investments

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 10, 2008

A new study found that abundant choices caused some savers to invest more in stocks. more >>

Nope, Democratic Effort to Tax 401(k) Plans Not an Urban Legend

By James Pethokoukis - Capital Commerce - November 7, 2008

The idea to nationalize savings is nothing new in liberal circles. more >>

Obama's Plans for Your Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 7, 2008

Here's a look at the president-elect's key proposals for your retirement. more >>

Penny-Pinching Strategies for Investing Cheapskates

By Katy Marquardt - Money - November 6, 2008

How to buy into the stock market for pennies on the dollar. more >>

Does Anyone Still Want Private Social Security Accounts?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 5, 2008

Two economists recently reached opposite conclusions. more >>

Maximize Your 401(k) Match While You Still Can

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 4, 2008

If the match is withdrawn, will you stop saving for retirement? more >>

What if Free Choices Lead to Bad Choices?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 3, 2008

Candidates' retirement proposals raise concerns about need, timing. more >>

Will Your Employer Eliminate Its 401(k) Match?

By Emily Brandon - Money - November 3, 2008

GM eliminated its match, and other companies are likely to follow. more >>