Learn about different types of retirement savings accounts, IRAs, 401(k)s, and more, how they work, and which to choose.
6 Types of Retirement Plans You Should Know About (The Balance)
A discussion of 401(k)s, IRAs, Roth IRAs, and more, what they are, and how they work.
401(k) vs. IRA: Reading the Difference (Investopedia)
What is the difference between a 401(k) and an IRA? "Differences include contribution limits and investment options."
Types of Retirement Plans (US Department of Labor)
A Discussion of defined benefit plans, defined contributions plans, and various specific retirement plans.
Types of Retirement Plans (IRS)
IRS information on IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other retirement plans.
Where Should You Put Your Money?
Read up on IRAs and401(k)s in the tabs above, and come back to understand how they fit together.
- How to choose among Roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, and 401(k)s (Investopedia)
- A Simple Rule of Thumb for Where to Invest Your Retirement Savings (The Balance)
Guidance on balancing contributions to a 401(k) with a Roth IRA.
Ebooks
Retirement Saving Made Simple: The 401(k) by
You probably know you should be planning for retirement, but what do you really know about your 401(k) plan? In Retirement Saving Made Simple:The 401(k), retirement plan consultant Bob Everett sorts through all the jargon and technical details to share the simple things you need to know about your 401(k) plan. In this book, you'll learn how to:* address your financial stress, anxiety, and fear* invest your money* decide how much money to save* stay on track despite the market noise* and much more.
Call Number: 332.024 EISBN: 9781599326573Publication Date: 2016-11-30
The Truth about Retirement Plans and IRAs by
A guide to making the most of your retirement plans and assuring long-term financial security. With illuminating prose and simple explanations, Ric Edelman shares everything you need to know as a plan participant: how to contribute even when you think you can't afford to, how to make wise choices among your investment options, and how to convert your 401(k) into income so you can provide yourself with the lifestyle you want in retirement. Along the way, he debunks the myths and clears up the confusion.
ISBN: 9781476739854Publication Date: 2014-04-08
401(k)s for Dummies by
Get the most out of your 401(k) in any economy. Want to know what kind of investment mix you need to make your retirement money grow? Don't know what to do with a 401(k) account from your last job? Worried that your company's 401(k) plan doesn't cut it? This simple, plain-English guide shows you how to manage your accounts, minimize your risks, and maximize your returns.
ISBN: 9781118069806Publication Date: 2011-05-04
Protecting Your 401 (K) and IRA by
Written by financial experts, this essential guide tells investors how to keep their investments safe in this difficult economy. Readers will discover how economic upswings and downturns affect investment plans—and what can be done to anticipate these trends; changes in investment rules and guidelines and their impact on 401(k)s and IRAs; and how to identify the proper investment decisions for their needs
ISBN: 1592578578Publication Date: 2009-03-03
IRAs, 401(k)s and Other Retirement Plans: Strategies for Taking Your Money Out by
Save your nest egg from the IRS About to retire? Over 70 and facing mandatory withdrawal rules? Just inherited money from a retirement plan? Whether you have an IRA, Roth IRA, 401(k), Keogh or other retirement plan, this book will help you make sense of the rules for taking your money out. Even more important, it will show you how to avoid the stiff taxes and penalties that lurk in the fine print.
ISBN: 9781413326376Publication Date: 2019-06-28
