401(k) Plans
The latest 401(k) advice, investing tips and options, as well as news and articles that focus on important 401(k) strategies.
DOL Releases Plan for Alts in 401(k)s
By Melanie WaddellLabor has outlined steps 401(k) plan managers can take when considering alternative assets in investment lineups.
March 23, 2026
Emergencies Make Annuitization a Poor 401(k) Default Option: Alicia MunnellThe retirement policy researcher thinks too few households have enough assets to lock much away.
March 20, 2026
7 in 10 Americans Embrace New Approaches to Retirement: FidelitySome 80% of Generation Z and 60% of millennials said they plan to phase different kinds of work into retirement.
March 19, 2026
Elect the Roth Employer Match? Watch for This Tax FormThis 401(k) contribution choice will trigger reporting and tax obligations that may be unfamiliar.
March 18, 2026
DOL Won't Float a New Fiduciary RuleLabor said it has restored ERISA's five-part test for determining who is an investment advice fiduciary.
March 11, 2026
12 States With the Highest Average Retirement SavingsAmericans have about a year's worth of their current annual income saved in tax-advantaged accounts, SmartAsset reports.
March 10, 2026
Why Do Retirees Underspend?Over half of retirees rely on simple withdrawal strategies that can lead to suboptimal spending, Morningstar finds.
March 05, 2026
7 Trends in Workers' Retirement Savings: FidelityResearch by the giant asset manager identifies key distinctions by generation and account type.