IRAs & 401ks Archive

New Safeguards for IRA Rollovers?

Enrolling in a 401(k) has never been easier, now that about two-thirds of large employers automatically sign up new employees in their workplace retirement plans. And thanks to the growth of set-it-and-forget-it target-date funds, investing the contributions to your 401(k) is a lot easier, too. But if you leave your job or retire, you’ll need… Continue reading

 

Understanding Equity Compensation – Featured in Construction Outlook

The term equity compensation is a fancy way of saying that an employee receives some form of ownership (also known as equity) in their company as a part of their payment and benefits (i.e., the compensation package). Typically, this will be just one component of how an employer compensates an employee for his or her work — it can… Continue reading

 
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 save your money in a Roth IRA. Roth IRAs are tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts to which… 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 you’re actually good at that! So who’s taking the same level of care and diligence… 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 wealth management firm Rebalance is pleased to share significant numbers.  These numbers illustrate how Rebalance’s… 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 of 4,000 companies identified mid-career professionals as the most prolific quitters, a trend that held… 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 fees cost them far more dollars than throwing a few bucks to a server on… 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 the retirement gender gap. We often hear about the “gender gap” in terms of pay… 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 “very low fees” for their 401(k) plan at work.  And nearly a quarter of respondents… Continue reading