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According to The Investment Company Institute, the trade association for the mutual fund industry, saving in your 401(k) can be more productive if you’re consistent in your investing. Your money compounds if you pay attention to these three practices

At best, it’s the lesser of several evils; at the worst, you’re really sabotaging your finances

Federal law will keep you from signing away your survivor benefits

Consider making Roth 401(k) contributions if most of your savings are tax-deferred. Contributing some money to a Roth 401(k) helps diversify your tax situation.

Got $1 million in your 401(k)? Some savers might be surprised how reasonable that savings goal is if they put their mind — and their money — to it.

If you change your funds on a weekly basis, you’ll likely underperform your index benchmark.

The rules for accessing your money are determined by your employer's plan.

Grads, get your 401(k) off to a great start with these tips.

More 401(k) plans are offering a “brokerage window” through which participants can buy a wide range of stocks, mutual funds and other securities. While the services expand investors’ choices, they often come with extra fees that can reduce long-term returns.

These figures will help point you toward a better retirement.

You don't have to make millions to become a 401(k) millionaire. Here's what successful savers have done to make it to the million-dollar mark.

When you retire, your 401(k) will probably be a major income source. Make sure you know these facts, because Ignorance could cost you money or leave you short of your income goals.

All generations of pre-retirees are facing some level of savings shortfall, but there are steps anyone can take to help build their 401(k).

With pensions now a thing that most of us can only wax nostalgic about, 401(k)s have become critical parts of many retirement plans.To make the most of your 401(k), here are 7 valuable rules to keep in mind.

In the last of a four-part series, RetireMentor Paul A. Merriman, explains how investors can make the most of their 401(k) plans--by buying index funds, saving the maximum, making contributions automatic and hedging against a choppy stock market.

Making sure your savings last for your potentially long life in retirement is a key strategic aspect most plans ignore

Before you take the set-it-and-forget-it approach, make sure you understand your options and are making the most of your perks.

When it comes to retirement planning, there is more than meets the eye.

Annuities often get a bad rap in the public marketplace. You’ll read they have high fees. You’ll read they have high commissions.