While a 401(k) is designed to help you save for retirement, maxing out your plan is not always the right move. There's no rule against contributing only a portion of your income to a 401(k) and ...

Maxing out a 401(k) could mean saving a boatload for retirement. You may want to look outside of a 401(k) if you're not happy with your plan's investment choices or fees. Also consider the ...

Maxing out your 401(k) annually is a great idea, but consider saving even more with a personal IRA and a taxable brokerage account, as well. Taxes come due on your 401(k) contributions at the time of ...

Can there be too much of a good thing? Absolutely. If you doubt it, buy a few gallons of your favorite flavor of ice cream -- and then eat all of it. Saving for retirement in a 401(k) plan is a very ...

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