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401(k)s: Starting to invest More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Jim Pack | permalink
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Saving for retirement: Uncle Sam doesn't offer many gifts, but a 401(k) retirement plan is one of them.
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For further reading: http://money.cnn.com/pf/money-essentials-401k-investing/ ^[1]

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Biggest 401(k) mistakes and how to avoid them More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by shane riley | permalink
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Simply joining your 401(k) plan at work and contributing regularly won't ensure a secure retirement

For further reading: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/biggest-401k-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/ ^[2]

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401(k) Adviser - How safe is your 401(k)? More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Donald Wijkniet | permalink
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Because qualified retirement plans have been around a long time and often hold large amounts of money, history shows that too often they have been the target of abuse or neglect. So it is important to know they are now the most heavily regulated and closely protected assets under the law.

For further reading: http://www.jsonline.com/business/130485878.html ^[3]

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How to Get Your 401(k) Ready for Retirement More
Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago by Cor Posch | permalink
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Here's a six-step plan for investors within 10 years of leaving the workforce.
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1. http://money.cnn.com/pf/money-essentials-401k-investing/

2. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/biggest-401k-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/

3. http://www.jsonline.com/business/130485878.html

4. http://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324576304579073053686155322