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4 things you can do with 401(k) savings when leaving your job or nearing retirement
Don’t forget about that 401(k) you had with your previous employer. Here are four options for what to do with it, from keeping it where it is to rolling it into an IRA.
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4 ways a 401(k) and an IRA are the same, and 6 ways they're different
There are lots of ways to save for retirement, but many people turn to the two main types of retirement plans: 401(k)s and IRAs. Here’s how they’re alike—and different.
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Yes, you can combine your 401(k) accounts. Here’s how to do it.
Multiple retirement accounts may mean multiple investment decisions, statements, fees, emails, and more. Learn how to combine accounts to make it easier to manage your retirement savings.
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What is a defined benefit plan?
Commonly referred to as a pension, a defined benefit plan offers eligible employees a set amount of income for retirement.
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What you should know about defined benefit (DB) plans
Understanding defined benefit (DB) plans, commonly referred to as a pension, can help you better plan your retirement.
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7 early-retirement health care options to help protect your budget
Whether life threw you an early retirement curveball or you’re ending your working years as soon as you can, there are ways to bridge the health care insurance gap and guard your savings.