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Prudential Reveals Research on the Importance of Women’s Retirement Plans

Prudential has revealed new research showing that women have the most to lose when they don’t talk about retirement plans with their partners.
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Changes Could Lead Millions to Abandon Retirement Plans

BOSTON (MainStreet) — The government officials considering changes to how retirement savings vehicles such as 401(k)s work may want to note a survey this year by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Nearly 90% of respondents said it was either “very important” or “somewhat important” to deduct their retirement contributions from their work pay, with one in four of these full-time workers saying they would reduce — or stop — their contributions if the ability to deduct them from their taxes were eliminated, a change Congress could announce as soon as December.

Taxation changes under consideration in Washington could affect how you save for retirement.

Managing Your Firm’s 401(k) Plan: A Complete Roadmap to Managing Today’s Retirement Plans (Wiley Finance)

Managing Your Firm’s 401(k) Plan: A Complete Roadmap to Managing Today’s Retirement Plans (Wiley Finance)

An objective resource for managing your firm’s 401(k) planWith the recent uncertainty in the economy and financial markets, 401(k) plans are now under more scrutiny than ever. Written for finance and benefit professionals who are responsible for the management, operations, or oversight of their company’s 401(k) plan, Managing Your Firm’s 401(k) Plan offers a guide to designing and managing a 401(k) with a focus on financial, fiduciary, and regulatory standards.While there are plenty of books on

Standard Life Reveals the Most Popular Retirement Top-Up Plans

Standard Life has revealed the most popular retirement top-up plans.
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Generally speaking, do most 401k plans allow the participant to invest in individual stocks?

Question by Yay Ah!: Generally speaking, do most 401k plans allow the participant to invest in individual stocks?
And by individual stocks, I don’t mean the company’s stock. I’m talking about non-employer stocks traded on an exchange.

In addition, do most 401k plans allow the participant invest in any mutual fund of his/her choice? Or do most 401k plans offer only a limited mutual fund selection?

*I know plans vary. But, this is just a general question.

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