Tip'd

A community for financial news, ideas, and tips

Search results for 401k

3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Fall in Love With Your 401k!

There’s no question that 401k’s have become the norm for retirement savings. More and more companies are putting the responsibility of saving for re[...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Should I Invest While Still In Debt?

Investing while still in debt is usually not a wise strategy because it is likely that you are paying more in interest on debt than you would earn in[...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Base Salary Isn’t Everything

For those of us that still have a job we are counting our blessings, those of you who are looking for jobs are trying to find someone willing to hire[...] read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Should I Rollover my 401k into an IRA?

With very few exceptions, the answer is easy: Yes, rollover your 401k as soon as possible. read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

401(k) Retirement Plans

Everything about 401(k) retirement plans! Benefits, details and more! read more »
comments 3 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Obama Versus McCain And Your Retirement Savings

In face of the current economic crisis, both Obama and McCain are proposing changes to the IRA and 401k rules hoping that it will help restore econom[...] read more »
comments 3 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Retirement Withdrawal Strategies

A look at how to order distributions from accounts during retirement. (i.e., should you take money out of your Roth first? Your 401k? Your taxable ac[...] read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Stop Investing Your 401k Contributions In Company Stock Already

It seems every year we go through a huge company collapse. It’s Enron, Lehman Brothers, numerous mega banks, airlines, and on and on. First we hear a[...] read more »
comments 4 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Six Step Guide to Rebuilding Your Retirement

Seeing your 401k trashed? Read on to restore your balance! read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

The Essential Guide to 401(k) Plans

When employees have a question about retirement, it usually isn't long before the term "401(k)" is mentioned. From their beginning in 1978, when c[...] read more »
comments 4 Comments   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

How to Rollover a 401k into an IRA

A step by step guide to rolling over your 401k into an IRA. read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Obama’s 401k Plan Is A Double-Edged Sword

Have you heard about Obama's plan to allow penalty-free withdrawal from 401k and IRA? Do you think it's a good idea? I think it will hurt more th[...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

8 Things to Look for in Your 401k

What to look for when re-balancing your 401k, or just reviewing it. I like to review this account 2-3 times per year, and these are the eight major i[...] read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

Why You Should Keep Contributing to Your 401k

With the way the market is behaving, you may be tempted to pull money out of your 401(k) right now or greatly reduce your contributions. read more »
comments Be the first to comment!   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!

GM suspends payments into 401K plans

GM is suspending 401k matching contributions. Another reason to conider Roth IRAs first in retirement planning.[...] read more »
comments 1 Comment   addto Save & Share   Topple Spam? Topple this!