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401(k)

• The Fees Behind Your 401k

  Many Americans are outraged as they have witnessed much of their 401k retirement investments dwindle dramatically during this recession. As Jim Axelrod reports, banking corruption may be to blame.

  Videos | Apr 22, 2009

• The 401k Fallout

  Checked your 401(k) lately? The recent financial collapse has devastated this retirement resource. Older workers are hardest hit, as their financial futures may now be at risk. Steve Kroft reports.

  Videos | Apr 19, 2009

• Why 401(k) Auto-Enrollment Is Seriously Flawed

  In 2006 Congress finally got around to addressing one of the easier-to-confront shortcomings of the 401(k): the fact that about 25 percent of folks eligible to join a plan don’t bother. Thanks to the Pension Protection Act, employers now can more easily automatically enroll employees in...

  Blog posts | Oct 16, 2009

• Retire the 401(k). Replace it With This.

  Now that Time Magazine and the New York Times have joined CBS MoneyWatch at beating up on the 401(k), it's only fair to ask what the country ought to have instead. The traditional pension that worked out fine in the Mad Men era turned out to be too static for a modern mobile workforce. So jilting...

  Blog posts | Oct 15, 2009

• Dow 10,000: Double Teaming Katie Couric

  What could be better than talking about Dow 10,000 with CBS Evening News pros Katie Couric and Anthony Mason? Answer: NOTHING! In prepping for the segment, it was clear that some recent trends reinforce an old truism of investing: people often chase performance. Of course it doesn't make...

  Blog posts | Oct 15, 2009

• Do You Know How Risky Your 401k Is?

  Few Americans do, says MoneyWatch.com's Jill Schlesinger. And here's what they should do about it.

  Videos | Apr 20, 2009

• Retirement Planning: What to Do Now

  Whether you’re 25 years away from retirement or you’ve already started packing up your office, there are specific steps you should now take to ensure your financial security. This step-by-step guide will keep you on track for a stress-free dismount from the corporate treadmill. 20 to 25...

  Articles | Oct 14, 2009

• Now Time Magazine Blasts the 401(k)

  This week's Time Magazine cover story looks at the nation's de facto retirement program, the ubiquitous 401(k), and pronounces it inadequate. Welcome to the club, Time. This blog has been calling the 401(k) a failure since June.  In August, the NY Times weighed in, making the same points. Glad...

  Blog posts | Oct 13, 2009

• Budgeting Wisely, Investing Carefully

  At 24, Molly Laurain is making a good salary, but she spends most of what she earns. And that?s not going to help her pay for graduate school. Here?s how she can save money, invest it wisely, and keep her options open if she decides to go for a master?s degree. But like many...

  Articles | Nov 10, 2009

• Max Out Your Benefits

  If you're not taking advantage of your employee benefits, it's like turning down part of your salary. Eric Schurenberg tells you what you may be missing.

  Videos | Nov 9, 2009