The single most important sentence she said was: "Never forget that money that's in a 401(k) is protected against bankruptcy.

A GAO report suggests that blanket rules on spousal consent for 401(k) withdrawals could solve "financial infidelity problems ...

If you’ve spent thirty years funneling money into a 401(k) and feeling good about the tax deduction, here’s the part nobody ...

The simplest way to manage your 401(k) is to leave it with your former employer. Most employers are happy to allow new ...

Money coaches tell you how to move past the stigma and decide if tapping your retirement fund is rational or reactive Hardship withdrawals from retirement savings are on the rise. To gauge the ...

One of the toughest parts of divorce is deciding who gets what. Whether you have an IRA, pension or 401(k), it pays to ...

If you've saved $500,000 for retirement, the IRS has a say in how much you withdraw, whether you want to or not.

"Retirement income from qualified Roth IRA distributions is tax-efficient since they are tax-free,” Sharp says. “Because ...

A layoff at 59 with $1.5 million in a 401(k) feels manageable. The money is there. But the gap between age 59 and 59½ is one ...

Once you reach 59 1/2, you won’t have to pay the 10% penalty. However, withdrawals from a traditional 401 (k) will still be ...

Money coaches tell you how to move past the stigma and decide if tapping your retirement fund is rational or reactive Hardship withdrawals from retirement savings are on the rise. To gauge the ...

Although many people strive to max out their 401(k)s, sometimes it might make sense to stop funding a 401(k). Here are some ...