Most 401(k) plans invest in mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments, but you can also use these funds to invest in real estate. Real estate investing can diversify your retirement ...

A rollover 401k simply means moving money between retirement accounts -- like from a 401(k) into an IRA, or even rolling an IRA into a 401(k). Here's more: ...

Many Americans don’t have enough money saved to retire comfortably. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that approximately 40% of households have no money at all in retirement accounts. Of course, it can ...

When struggling with debt, it’s tempting to use your retirement funds to help pay off outstanding balances. However, there may be penalties and taxes involved in addition to other drawbacks. Before ...

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Certain investments could provide a strong hedge against market volatility, while others could be very tax efficient in a ...

In this podcast, Motley Fool personal finance expert Robert Brokamp speaks with Martha Kortiak Mert of Savingforcollege.com about the newly expanded uses of 529s and how to choose the right plan for ...

When it comes to finally deciding to shift away from the workforce and into the retirement phase, it leads directly to many questions around how you will live financially. Unsurprisingly, several ...

The purpose of the 401(k) Champion ® Competition is to: • Shine a light on 401(k) participants who can share their enthusiasm for learning about how to benefit from their 401(k)s • Energize ...