401(k) allotments stay steady, for now

                   
newsobserver.com     May 17, 2008            

NEW YORK - Jamie P. Menges sees many of his clients getting squeezed in this economy, and some are considering hard choices -- like cutting back on their 401(k) contributions. "I think it's a conflict that they're constantly in battle with," said Menges, an adviser with Investment Partners LPD.... [read full story]                

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Your retirement account questions answered

msn.com     May 14, 2008          

Financial editor Jean Chatzky answers reader questions about savings May 14: TODAY’s financial adviser is here to help. IRA rollovers are different from IRAs in that there's no limit to the contributions. There are a few caveats, though: As you roll the money in, make sure your old plan provider...                

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How to tune up your 401(k) plan as economy struggles

usatoday.com     May 16, 2008          

Many financial analysts think we're headed for a long period of below-average market returns, with stocks producing smaller gains than investors have enjoyed in the last couple of decades. If so, it will be more important than ever to save as much as you can for retirement. It also means there's...                

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Tempted to pull money from 401(k)? Consider other measures first

menafn.com     May 15, 2008          

Tough times, tough measures Tempted to pull money from your 401(k)? Before taking such drastic measures, consider these strategies to weather the current storm: Bring lunch Workers should examine their entire financial situation and look for areas first where they can trim expenses, said...                

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Struggling workers hold off on cutting 401(k) savings so far (AP)

yahoo.com     May 16, 2008          

Friday May 16, 2:58 pm ET By Eileen Aj Connelly, AP Business Writer Workers struggling to make ends meet have so far not started reducing retirement plan savings NEW YORK (AP) -- Jamie P. Menges sees many of his clients getting squeezed in this economy, and some are considering hard choices --...                

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Roth 401(k) reward: No tax bill later

chicagotribune.com     May 17, 2008          

Q: I'm in my 20s and work for a company that offers both a regular 401(k) and a Roth 401(k). If you save money in a Roth 401(k) at work, every penny you accumulate will be yours free and clear when you retire and start to spend your savings. The only way to keep Uncle Sam away from your 401(k)...                

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