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Retirement Plans

401(k), 403(b), IRAs

Comprehensive retirement benefit information like contribution limits, tax advantages, investment options, and employer matching on popular retirement options:

  • work place 401(k) and 403(b) plans
  • deferred compensation 457 plans
  • annuities
  • college savings 529 plans

We have the most comprehensive database for individual plans.  We also provide investment model portfolios customized to a plan’s available investment options and tailored to a participant’s personal risk profile.

Stay informed and make sound decisions about your financial future with our detailed insights on Retirement Plans.

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Articles on Retirement Plans

Annuity Income Payout vs. Invest & Withdraw

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Annuity Is Back, HSA & Retirement Healthcare Improvement, Growing Medical Debt Crisis
  • Tools & Tips: Annuity vs Invest Calculator
  • Annuity Income Payout vs. Invest & Withdraw
  • Market Overview

Public Pay Might Be Higher Than You Think (Once You Do the Math)

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: High 401(k) Savings Rate, The Big Beautiful Bill’s Deficit Increase & Who Are Affected by the BBB
  • Public Pay Might Be Higher Than You Think (Once You Do the Math)
  • Tools & Tips: Retirement Pension Value Calculator
  • Market Overview

Retirement Plan Contribution Limits in 2024

2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits 1. 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) Plans Employee Contributions: Up to $23,000 (under age 50) Catch-up contribution: $7,500 (ages 50+) Total Combined Limit (Employee + Employer): $69,000 Roth Options: Available for 401(k), sometimes...

Simple 401(k) Investment Guide

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: College Education Affordability Declined, Rising Debt Puts Your 401(k) Retirement Savings in a Pickle
  • Simple 401(k) Investment Guide
  • Tools & Tips: 401(k) Investment Assistant
  • Market Overview

Income Growth, Historical 401(k) Contribution Limit Data

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Interest Rates Rise Again, Rising Home Insurance Cost, …
  • Historical Income Growth, 401(k) Contribution Limit Growth
  • Tools & Tips: 401(k) Maximum Match Calculator — Marvell Semiconductor
  • Market Overview

Puzzled on what to invest?

  • We ask a few questions to decide your personal return and risk expectations
  • We build a custom portfolio for your plan (401(k), 403(b), 529 ...) or for a  brokerage account
  • We monitor and send timely rebalance emails on what investment funds to buy and sell

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  • ETF or mutual fund income portfolios for 4-7% annual income
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  • Passive real estate investments
  • more ...

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