As of January 2012, there are new 401k fee transparency rules in place to help those participating understand the fees and the funds themselves. See more about the new regulation.

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Even if you are in what you consider a true emergency situation, it’s important that you take a step back and consider your options, and understand what a 401k loan is really all about.

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If you're leaving an old job you might need to think about rolling over a 401(k) plan into a new IRA. Here's how to go about doing that.

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A common misunderstanding of individuals contemplating when to retire is that you can not access your retirement accounts until you are at least age 59 1/2. You may be surprised to learn that there are ways to withdraw funds from your retirement accounts before age 59 1/2 and avoid paying the 10% early withdrawal penalty.

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Before you decided that it is not possible for you to offer a 401(k) plan to your employees, consider that you might be falling prey to some misconceptions. Here are four common misconceptions.

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