A lawsuit challenging how Bank of America Corp. handles 401(k) contributions forfeited by departing employees is moving ...

Midwestern retailer Meijer Inc. is the latest employer to be hit with a proposed class action challenging how it handles ...

Both 401(k)s and annuities can fund retirement, but understanding their differences is key to picking the right fit.

Unlocking Life Basics: Understanding 401 (k) retirement plan basics 401 (k) plans are the most common retirement plans offered by many employers. But what exactly are they and how do they work?

Target-date funds are the default investment in most 401(k) plans, but are they right for you? Learn when to stick with a TDF and when to customize your retirement strategy.

Commenting that “eight years of underperformance in comparison to peer benchmarks is difficult, if not impossible, to justify,” a new suit argues a custom target-date fund build cost participants more ...

The stock market gains about 10% a year, but your savings may be falling behind. Here’s how to make the most of your 401(k).

There are plenty of good ideas to boost your 401(k) account over time. Probably the best idea, though, is to maximize your 401(k) employer match. Roughly one in four American workers doesn't fully ...

Rolling over your 401 (k) into a Roth IRA isn't free — it comes with a tax bill. When you move pretax dollars into a Roth, you're shifting your money from tax-deferred to tax-free.

And nearly one-third of people who leave jobs annually liquidate their 401 (k)s, paying taxes and often penalties rather than keeping the money in a retirement account.