Your 401 K Handbook

THIS BOOK GIVES THE READER STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT HOW TO MAXIMIZE THEIR 401(K) PLAN. THIS EDITION IS FULLY UPDATED WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN 401(K) PLANS. IT TAKES YOU THROUGH EACH STEP FROM SIGNING UP TO CREATING A PLAN FOR WITHDRAWING FUNDS DURING RETIREMENT. FINALLY, A BOOK THAT MAKES 401(K) PLAN INVESTMENT AND RETIREMENT DECISIONS EASY TO UNDERSTAND.

The Employer's Handbook to 401(k) Savings Plans is a must-have resource for any company that is considering implementing, or is already sponsoring, an employee benefits plan. Author Christian D. Rahaim expertly guides employers through the challenging, ever-changing, and heavily scrutinized processes involved with employee benefits and compensation. Employee participation in 401(k) plans now exceeds eighty percent, making this approachable guide more invaluable than ever before. Rahaim covers the three major components of offering a 401(k) savings plan: preparation, implementation, and maintenance. Rahaim walks employers through the plan-selection process, which involves careful research, analysis, and, most importantly, the assistance of outside experts. He continues with advice on putting the plan into practice, investing 401(k) monies, understanding fiduciary responsibilities, and improving communications. The Employers' Handbook to 401(k) Savings Plans also includes a thorough discussion of recent laws, such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 Economic Growth and the Tax Relief Reconciliation Act (EGTTRA). Comprehensive but easily understood, The Employers' Handbook to 401(k) Savings Plans is the only source employers, fiduciaries, advisors, and administrators need to remain informed and updated on the increasingly controversial, legislated, and litigated topic.

Provides practical guidance in setting up a 401(k) plan. Focuses on issues and alternative design, investment, administration, and compliance. DLC: 401(k) plan.

Your 401(k) Handbook: 2003 Employees' Guide to Investments and Decisions shows how to maximize your 401(k) plan. It takes you through each step -- signing up, allocation assets among investment options, taking out a loan, rolling over assets when changing jobs, and creating a plan for withdrawing funds during retirement.

Since the credit crash, investors have been searching for answers as 401(k) accounts have suffered unprecedented declines. Not only have markets been tumultuous but new regulations and concerns regarding hidden fees have been introduced to an already opaque area of investing. Despite the severe economic retreat in 2008-2009, one thing hasn't changed: 401(k) accounts—because of their tax benefits—are still the best way for most people to invest for retirement. Mary Rowland breaks down how they work, why they're still a smart investment, how to keep an eye out for hidden fees, and why now is the time to start reinvesting in your retirement. As the former personal finance columnist for the Sunday New York Times and the author of three books on investing, Mary Rowland has extensive experience covering the issues that 401(k) investors face when they consider how to best prepare for retirement.

The ultimate reference on compensation for small business owners Beyond 401(k)s for Small Business Owners presents strategies for reducing taxes, planning for your retirement, and rewarding high-performing employees. Expert advice from attorney and CPA Jean Sifleet will help small business owners maximize their own rewards and create an environment in which employees know that their hard work will mean a better future for themselves. In clear, simple language this book helps you figure out what kind of plan you can afford, what your employees want, and what to do. Important tax and insurance issues are covered in detail and step-by-step guidance lets you design a compensation strategy that works for both you and your employees. Case studies, sample plans, and helpful references make this book your one-stop source for complete coverage of alternatives, from cash bonus programs to employee stock option plans (ESOPs) and everything in between. With Beyond 401(k)s for Small Business Owners you'll have all the tools you need to: * Maximize owner benefits, reduce taxes, and enhance your retirement income * Use creative compensation to motivate your employees * Understand qualified and nonqualified plans * Address the unique issues of family businesses * Get the best deal on insurance and benefits for your company * Avoid expensive pitfalls * Measure your progress and keep your plan on track

The most widely-held investment in the United States is the employer-sponsored plan, typically in the form of the 401(k). Americans save into it diligently for decades, yet as they approach their retirement, most people are not aware of the many options available to them both before and after they retire.The goal of this book is to guide you through the many options you have with your 401(k) and to provide you with the clarity you need to make the important decisions that will provide the foundation and your and your family's financial future.