How Early Should I Start Investing In My 401(k)?
Posted: June 28, 2020
How Early Should I Start Investing In My 401(k)?The sooner you start putting money into a 401(k), the better. If you are in your 20s or 30s, retirement may be low on your list of financial priorities. But if you start investing in your 401(k) now, your savings could grow tax-free for the next 30 to 40 years. Also, if your employer is offering matching funds and you fail to either opt into...
What Are The Minimum & Maximum I Can Contribute To My 401(k) Each Year?
Posted: May 13, 2020
What Are The Minimum & Maximum I Can Contribute To My 401(k) Each Year?There is no minimum amount you are required to contribute to your 401(k). However, there are suggested amounts to help maximize your retirement potential. There is a maximum amount you are allowed to contribute to a 401(k) annually, as established under federal law. What Are the Suggested Amounts for 401(k) Contributions? By the time you reach age 35, some financial experts say you should have...
My 401(k) Is "Frozen" — What Does This Mean & Why Did It Happen?
Posted: April 28, 2020
My 401(k) Is "Frozen" — What Does This Mean & Why Did It Happen?The decision to freeze a 401(k) is made by company management. This often occurs after a merger, while the new company decides what to do with its inherited 401(k) plan. If your 401(k) has been frozen, you won’t be able to make any withdrawals or make any new contributions as long as the freeze continues. In most cases, you can move assets from one investment...
Traditional 401(k) Vs. Roth 401(k)
Posted: March 28, 2020
Traditional 401(k) Vs. Roth 401(k)The Roth 401(k) was introduced in 2006 and is becoming increasingly more common. The bigger the company, the more likely it is that employees will have the option of contributing to a Roth 401(k). Although the traditional 401(k) and the Roth 401(k) share some similarities, there are also major differences between the two. What Is A Roth 401(k)? A Roth 401(k) is a type of...
What Happens If I Stop Adding To My 401(k)?
Posted: February 28, 2020
What Happens If I Stop Adding To My 401(k)?Contributions to a 401(k) can stop for a variety of reasons. You may have been laid off or fired or left your job voluntarily. You could also choose to stop your 401(k) contributions while still employed with the company, with no penalty for doing so. What happens to your 401(k) after you stop adding to it may be largely up to you, depending on the...
