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A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees: An Introduction

More and more employees are investing in their futures through 401(k) plans.

A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees: Checklist

There is an array of investment options and services offered under today's 401(k) plans.

A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees: Common Investments and Related Fees—Part 1

Generally, investment-related fees, usually charged as a percentage of assets invested, are paid by the participant.

A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees: Common Investments and Related Fees—Part 2

Generally, investment-related fees, usually charged as a percentage of assets invested, are paid by the participant.

A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees: Other Factors

Funds that are actively managed generally have higher fees.

A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees: What Are They and Who Pays for Them?

If you want to know how fees affect your retirement savings, you will need to know about the different types of fees and expenses, and the different ways in which they are charged.

A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees: What Fees Are Associated with Investment Choices?

Apart from fees charged for administration of the 401(k) plan itself, there are three basic types of fees that may be charged in connection with investment options in a 401(k) plan.

A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees: Where Can I Get My Plan's Information?

If you have questions about the fees and expenses charged to your 401(k) plan, review the documents noted below or contact your plan administrator.

A Look at 401(k) Plan Fees: Why Consider Fees?

In a 401(k) plan, your account balance will determine the amount of retirement income you will receive from the plan.

Determining a Target Retirement Saving Rate

Get the basics on retirement planning and pension benefits, such as how Social Security works, retiring from the civil service, and managing a private pension.

Financial Planning for Your Retirement

Think you are too young to start thinking about retirement? Think again.

Investing: General Tips

Investors today have a wide range of choices. You must investigate before you invest%mdash;and remember that every investment involves some degree of risk.

It's Never Too Early-Or Too Late-To Save

No matter your stage of life, it's important to have savings.

Jump-Start Your Savings

If you have an income and know what your budget looks like, but you don't have any savings, it's time to start.

Retirement

Get the basics on retirement planning and pension benefits, such as how Social Security works, retiring from the civil service, and managing a private pension.

Retirement Lifestyle Planning

It's never too early or too late to begin a life plan for retirement.

Retirement Planning

As you approach retirement, there are many factors to consider. Experts advise that you will need about 80 percent of your pre-retirement income in your retirement years.

Retirement: A New Beginning

Design the retirement that you desire by taking time to think about the things in life that are of most value to you.

Roth IRA

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) allowed for the creation of individual retirement accounts (IRAs)—a type of investment account that allows accountholders to contribute cash and receive returns with compound interest on a tax-advantaged basis.

Saving and Investing: Avoiding Problems

Choosing someone to help you with your investments is one of the most important investment decisions you will ever make.

Saving and Investing: Defining Your Goals

Knowing how to secure your financial well-being is one of the most important things you'll ever need in life.

Saving and Investing: Financial Professionals

Investment professionals offer a variety of services at a variety of prices. It pays to comparison shop.

Saving and Investing: Making a Financial Plan

Sit down and take an honest look at your entire financial situation.

Saving and Investing: Making Money Grow

There are basically two ways to make money.

Saving and Investing: Monitoring Your Investments

By investing, your money has become your employee, and that makes you the boss. You'll want to keep a close watch on how your employee (your money) is doing.

Saving and Investing: Risk Tolerance

It's important that you go into any investment in stocks, bonds, or mutual funds with a full understanding that you could lose some or all of your money in any one investment.

Saving and Investing: Your Choices

What follows are some kinds of investments you may consider making.

Saving for Retirement

Get the basics on retirement planning and pension benefits, such as how Social Security works, retiring from the civil service, and managing a private pension.

Social Security (Part 1): A Simple Concept

Social Security reaches almost every family, and at some point will touch the lives of nearly all Americans.

Social Security (Part 2): What You Need to Know While You Are Working

Your link with Social Security is your Social Security number.

Social Security (Part 3): What You Need to Know About Benefits

Social Security benefits replace a percentage of your earnings when you retire, become disabled, or die.

Social Security (Part 4): Benefits for Your Family

When you start receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, other family members also may be eligible for payments.

Social Security (Part 5): When You Are Ready to Apply for Benefits

You should apply for benefits about 3 months before the date you want your benefits to start.

Social Security (Part 6): Supplemental Security Income and Medicare

If you get Social Security benefits, but have limited income and resources, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be able to help.

Top 10 Ways to Prepare for Retirement

Financial security in retirement doesn't just happen. It takes planning and commitment and, yes, money.

Types of Investments

The chart below and the sections that follow highlight some of the different types of investments available.

Understanding SSA Benefits (Part 1)

Social Security reaches almost every family and, at some point, touches the lives of nearly all Americans.

Understanding SSA Benefits (Part 2)

Here's what you need to know about Social Security while you're working.

Understanding SSA Benefits (Part 3)

Social Security benefits replace only some of your earnings when you retire, become disabled, or die.

Understanding SSA Benefits (Part 4)

When you start receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, other family members may also be eligible for payments.

Understanding SSA Benefits (Part 5)

You should apply for benefits about 4 months before the date you want your benefits to start.

Understanding SSA Benefits (Part 6)

Medicare is the nation's basic health insurance program for people age 65 or older and for many people with disabilities.

Understanding SSA Benefits (Part 7)

Some facts about Social Security.