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5 easy financial resolutions you should keep to save big bucks
ignore this advice. In 2009, only about 16% of 401(k) plan owners rebalanced their portfolios, according to Hewitt Associates . This hands-off approach can decrease investment gains or increase risk of losses, says Luke Vandermillen
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Nest Egg Rebound: Surging Stocks Lift 401(k) Accountsin 401(k) plans held steady in 2008, even as the average account lost 28 percent of its value, according to Hewitt Associates , which tracks retirement plans. More people moved their money into cash or bonds for safety and, overall, the
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Three savings tips for all ages
average 401(k) plan had 59% invested in stocks at the end of 2008, down from nearly 68% in 2007, according to Hewitt Associates , a human resources consultant. Most of the decline reflected the drop in stock values vs. fixed-income investments
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Are fees draining your 401(k) retirement savings?
may contain other fees, such as expense and trustee fees, says Pamela Hess, director of retirement research at Hewitt Associates . More companies are passing on additional fees to their workers. About 58% of plans now charge participants for
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Hear that sucking sound?
may contain other fees, such as expense and trustee fees, says Pamela Hess, director of retirement research at Hewitt Associates . More companies are passing on additional fees to their workers. About 58% of plans now charge participants for
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Fees can drain your 401(k) retirement savings
may contain other fees, such as expense and trustee fees, says Pamela Hess, director of retirement research at Hewitt Associates . More companies are passing on additional fees to their workers. About 58% of plans now charge participants for
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Unemployed workers flock to COBRA for health coverage
according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. The result has been a doubling of enrollments, according to an analysis by Hewitt Associates , a human resources consulting firm. From March through June, the firm found monthly enrollment rates for eligible
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Unemployed Workers Flock to COBRA for Health Coverageaccording to the Kaiser Family Foundation. The result has been a doubling of enrollments, according to an analysis by Hewitt Associates , a human resources consulting firm. From March through June, the firm found monthly enrollment rates for eligible
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Unemployed workers flock to COBRA
according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. The result has been a doubling of enrollments, according to an analysis by Hewitt Associates , a human resources consulting firm. From March through June, the firm found monthly enrollment rates for eligible
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Don't set sail without shoring up your severance package
make future changes to their severance programs, according to a survey, released in March, by consulting firm Hewitt Associates . Of those making adjustments, 43% expect to reduce cash payments, and 21% plan other severance cutbacks. Real
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For many minorities, saving isn't so easy
contribute, they save less, according to a study scheduled for release today by Ariel Education Initiative and Hewitt Associates . African Americans and Hispanics also are much more likely to take money out of their 401(k) plans for emergencies
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401(k) has advantages even if employer cuts match
plan is probably superior to what you can find on your own, says Byron Beebe, U.S. retirement market leader for Hewitt Associates . Large 401(k) plans can invest in institutional shares of mutual funds, which typically charge lower fees
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Companies rethink 401(k) plan contributions for employees
save an average of $25 million a year by eliminating matching 401(k) contributions, according to an analysis by Hewitt Associates . But 96% of executives said a company match is an important feature of their 401(k) plan, according to the
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Health Care Choices Heating Upmaterials you'll likely find some changes in what's offered. First the price according to human resource consultant Hewitt Associates the average worker's contributions for health care coverage. Will grow 9% this year to more than 3800 dollars
changes in what's offered. First the price according to human resource consultant Hewitt Associates the average worker's contributions for health care coverage. Will grow 9% this year to more than 3800 dollars most of that is -
Clearing Up Retirement Confusionin tough. But millions of Americans managing their nests that can be as tricky as a par five. In fact study by Hewitt Associates found that more than a quarter of employees who assumed they were participating in their company's 401K plan
be as tricky as a par five. In fact -- study by Hewitt Associates found that more than a quarter of employees who assumed they were participating in their company's 401K plan. Had never signed up.
