My good friend Bob from Munster had a question I thought merited visiting in the column. Bob’s question involved a topic we are dealing with more and more often in ...

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They are contributing to their 401(k)s much earlier than millennials did, reports show, and young women in particular are being aggressive about saving.

While rolling a 401(k) account into an IRA is a logical decision, finance experts point out some of the drawbacks to making it.

(k) retirement plans come in two types: traditional and Roth. A traditional 401(k) allows you to contribute pre-tax dollars, offering an immediate tax break. A Roth 401(k) plan allows you to ...

Those employees earning $145,000 or less, adjusted for inflation going forward, will be exempt from the Roth requirement. Experts say the vast majority of 401(k) plans already have a Roth option.

RMDs: Beginning at age73 (or 75 if you were born in 1960 or later), you must begin taking RMDs from your 401 (k), even if you ...

What to consider when choosing between a Roth IRA and a 401(k). There's no rule saying you can't invest in both.

What to consider when choosing between a Roth IRA and a 401(k). There's no rule saying you can't invest in both.

What to consider when choosing between a Roth IRA and a 401(k). There's no rule saying you can't invest in both.