IRAs & 401ks Archive

A Roth IRA Works Harder for You in Retirement

A Roth IRA Works Harder for You in Retirement

Roth IRA: Pay the IRS Now for a Tax-Free Retirement. Here’s How It Works When you’re transitioning into retirement, the last thing you want is to get hit with a giant tax bill. Fortunately, you can avoid this if you… Continue reading

 

Does Your Retirement Plan Have Issues? A Webinar for Dental Practices

As a hardworking dental practice owner, you’re plenty busy running your practice. It’s been a long road with taking on business debt, establishing your name, building a team. Every detail must be carefully managed to succeed. And it turns out… Continue reading

 
401(k) Day Know Your Numbers: Rebalance's 401(k) Platform BetterK Has Saved Plan Participants up to 50% in Fees Over the Past Two Years

401(k) Day Know Your Numbers: Rebalance’s 401(k) Platform BetterK Has Saved Plan Participants up to 50% in Fees Over the Past Two Years

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Employee Participation in BetterK Client Retirement Plans Currently Averages 88% BETHESDA, Md. & PALO ALTO, Calif. Sept. 7, 2022—In recognition of the Plan Sponsor Council of America’s National 401(k) Day, which this year features the theme “Know Your Numbers,” award-winning… Continue reading

 
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The Great Resignation: What to Do About Your 401(k)

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The Great Resignation, the Big Quit, the Extraordinary Exodus — whatever you want to call it, 4.5 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs this year, according to current government data, while job openings hover around 10.6 million. A recent analysis… Continue reading

 
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How Small Fees Add Up To Huge Costs In 401(k) Plans

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Most Americans known intuitively that they pay fees for services they get. Tipping in restaurants, for instance. But a huge percentage of Americans don’t know that they pay fees for their retirement plan at work, and that those seemingly small… Continue reading

 
Plugging the Retirement Gender Gap At Work

Plugging the Investment Gender Gap At Work

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It’s an irony of life many financial planners see every day: women live longer, but they end up having less for retirement. The money has to stretch further and can sometimes run out. A big part of the problem is… Continue reading

 

Survey: Most Americans Have No Clue What Their Retirement Plan Costs

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Do you know — really know — what you pay for your retirement plan? If you do, consider yourself in the minority. A recent Rebalance poll found that more than half of Americans (57%) believe they pay “no fees” or… Continue reading

 

Despite COVID-19 Related Economic Uncertainty, Retirement Balances Hit Record Levels in 2020

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Retirement account balances hit record levels in Q4 2020, according to a recent survey released by Fidelity. More good news: one-third of 401(k) savers increased their savings rate in 2020, while contribution rates for women in 401(k), 403(b) and IRA… Continue reading

 

The Problem With Investment Fees

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Fees matter. Even for savvy investors who pride themselves on proactively putting money away every month, hidden investment fees can eat away at your 401(k) to the tune of millions of dollars over time. Rebalance prides ourselves on our Better… Continue reading