Apr
1
Retirement Revolution - Part Two
April 1, 2008 | 2 Comments
The US retirement system is about to face its biggest challenge. The baby boomers are starting to retire. What can the baby boomers do to prepare for retirement? What will they do with themselves during their long retirement?
Retirement Revolution is PBS show hosted by Paula Zahn. The first part airs on [...]
Mar
31
Retirement Revolution - Part One
March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The US retirement system is about to face its biggest challenge. Baby boomers are set to retire in record numbers. Are the baby boomers prepared? Is the retirement system prepared? What about those of us who are still working?
Retirement Revolution is a PBS show on retirement hosted by Paula Zahn. [...]
Feb
6
My Attempt to Add Index Funds to the Company 401(k)
February 6, 2008 | 3 Comments
We have a very good 401(k) program at work with a generous matching contribution. I should say that the matching contribution is what makes the 401(k) program so nice.
The part of the program that’s not so nice is our selection of funds. We have a decent selection of funds in terms of diversification [...]
Dec
27
What is a Roth 401(k)?
December 27, 2007 | 3 Comments
Q: My employer has added a Roth 401(k) option to our retirement plan. What is the difference between the Roth 401(k) and a traditional 401(k)? How do I know which one is right for me?
A: In a 401(k), employees contribute money to their retirement savings using pre-tax income. With a [...]