Tag: 401K

A Look at 401k Plans, Booklet from the Department of Labor.

More and more employees are investing in their futures through 401(k) plans. Employees who participate in 401(k) plans assume responsibility for their retirement income by contributing part of their salary and, in many instances, by directing their own investments. If you are among those who direct your investments, you will need to consider the investment…

Employer Bankruptcy effects

A video that every employee (and many retirees) should see. Watch all the segments. Here is a link to a PBS Frontline video on corporate Chapter 11 bankruptcy and it’s effects on pay, retirement, pensions and other benefits. It features United Airlines employees. It’s worth watching. It’s also a huge reminder of the signifcant losses…