The Match Game

One major benefit of saving in a 401(k) over an IRA is getting an opportunity to snag free money in the form of an employer match. It's estimated that 92% of companies that sponsor a 401(k) also offer matching contributions to varying degrees, and if yours does the same, you have a real opportunity to boost your nest egg tremendously….

Inflation’s Big Bite

It's tempting to not get too worked up about inflation and its impact on your retirement plan. After all, CPI has been running at a fairly benign level of less than 2% for the better part of a decade. And in any case, how could such innocuous little numbers like 2% or 3% make a big difference in the success or failure of your plan?…