401(k)

Fact checked by Stella Osoba Eleganza/Getty Images Americans might check their bank balance multiple times a week but review their 401(k) rarely—an approach that could cost tens of thousands in retirement. Many people believe in having a “set it and forget it” approach to their 401(k)s, but market fluctuations and life events can quickly disrupt…

Employer retirement plan contributions aren’t necessarily yours to keep Fact checked by Vikki VelasquezReviewed by David Kindness SrdjanPav / Getty Images Employer 401(k) plan contributions are a regularly-discussed perk. While you might have heard that you should max out your match and not leave free money on the table, much less is said about the…