401(k) fees

Nearly 84% of U.S.-based plans have an ERISA violation, spotlighting a need for independent benchmarking audits.

In some cases, clients are advised to pay off their debt instead of putting money aside to retire.

Allegations rose amid multiple multimillion-dollar donations while the company’s CEO sits on MIT’s board.

Seniors in this position may face a tax bill and possibly a penalty if they dip into their 401(k) prematurely, says an expert.

The transparency of a fee charged to other fund firms for use of the platform is allegedly questioned.

Lawmakers this year are expected to pursue measures that will help Americans enhance their retirement prospects.

Investors have an average of 25 funds to choose from in their 401(k) plans, but some financial advisors suggest that the best approach is to pick a small number of very broad funds.

Retirees will owe taxes for up to 85% of their Social Security benefits if their adjusted gross income plus nontaxable interest exceed a certain threshold.

The typical tax-deffered savings account can easily hit $1 million — mathematically speaking.

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