Early withdrawals from your 401(k) may ease today’s cash crunch, but taxes, penalties, and lost compound gains can cost you tens of thousands in the long run.

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The end of the year marks your final opportunity to make several key 401 (k) moves for 2025. It's also a great time to review ...

On November 21, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) released final regulations ...

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The IRS mandates withdrawals from pre-tax retirement accounts once you reach a certain age. These are referred to as required minimum distributions (RMDs). For many retirees, RMDs don't change much ...

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Northwestern Mutual's general guideline is that people should aim to save 80% of their preretirement income for each year of their retirement - with everyone's retirement goal varying based on ...

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