Tag Archives: 401k
Eyes on the Prize
April McLemore wants to �retire by age 55. But will she have enough money saved in 16 years to live �comfortably?
Friends and family aren’t likely to find April McLemore shopping in stores such as Nordstrom…
By Carolyn M. Brown
Cutting Edge: When Your Employer Switches 401(k) Providers
How to figure out what it means for your portfolio
A few months ago, we received notice from our human resources department that we were…
By Renita Burns
Money Matters: Will Withdrawing Cause More Hardship?
I’d like to make a hardship withdrawal from my Fidelity 401(k). How much will I…
By John Simons
Building Wealth
Ebony Smith seeks the tools to increase her net worth
Ebony Smith says losing her job was a blessing in disguise. In 2008, the former…
By Sheryl Nance-Nash
Staying on Track
Dasha Lundy seeks to establish a strong financial foundation-with or without a mate
Like mother, like daughter. And that’s just fine by Dasha Lundy. Her mother taught her…
By Sheryl Nance-Nash
Money Matters: Preparing for Retirement
Ask yourself key questions to reveal how best to structure your investments
I’m 61 years old and would like to retire in seven years. I have…
By John Simons
Rethink Your Retirement Plan
What you can learn from expert makeovers of real-life retirement savings strategies
There are few guarantees in life—especially when it comes to planning for your golden years.…
By Donald Jay Korn
Looking to Jump Back Into Stocks? Now May Be the Right Time
An expected market dip could provide prime opportunity
Lately, I’ve been feeling left out of the party. (And, no, it’s not because my…
By John Simons
Why America Needs Uncle Sam’s Financial Lessons
Is it government�s job to convince more Americans to save and invest?
One of the arguments conservatives are leveling against President Barack Obama’s proposed Consumer Financial Protection…
By John Simons
Not Quite a Bull’s-eye
Target-date funds make investing easy, but they sometimes miss the mark
Imagine an investment that magically adjusts itself over time to reflect your financial needs—as you…
