Saving for retirement in a 401(k) comes with several valuable advantages. Your contributions are made with pre-tax dollars, ...

An executive order signed by President Donald Trump broadens access to retirement savings for those who don't have 401(k)-type plans at work.

I am 58 and currently have no retirement accounts. In a few years, my two daughters will have graduated from college, and I anticipate having the extra funds at that time to start contributing to my ...

A SEPP plan allows you to withdraw from a 401(k) or traditional IRA before age 59 1/2 without paying a 10% penalty. Here's ...

When facing a financial emergency, accessing money in a 401(k) plan can feel a bit like being stranded at sea: surrounded by water, yet unable to take a drink. Your money is there, it’s just not ...

There are few savings tools as powerful as a 401(k). However, it's also important to have access to other account types.

Financial advisors typically can’t log into or make trades in your 401(k). But they can still help manage one and provide investment advice. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are ...