Book Description

The retirement market is huge. According to the Investment Company Institute, more than $2.25 Trillion is invested in 401(K) plans by more than 45 million Americans, building wealth for millions of individuals who hope to retire early and enjoy their old age in the lap of luxury. Understanding and maneuvering through the complex world of 401(K) plans though, can be quite difficult, often requiring professional help, or resulting in lost funds. For anyone who has ever wondered what it would take to turn those slowly growing 401(K) plans into exploding retirement accounts that will allow you to quit your job early, there are things you can do. This complete, up-to-date guide on the 401(K) plan market has made it easier than ever to sort through your finances and start pulling out the necessary bits and pieces of information that you need to truly capitalize on your retirement. You may think you know what a 401(K) plan is, but you will learn in detail exactly what these plans provide to you and what options you have that you may have never explored. From Roth IRAs to diversified portfolios, the options for how you invest in your retirement will finally be made clear. You will learn how to start saving, even when you re getting past the point you thought you could save. You will learn how to start your own retirement plan even if your employer does not provide one. You will learn how to maintain your savings plans and not lose a dime of your money, even if you change jobs repeatedly. You will be walked through the complex process of investing your own 401(K) plan, including how to take advantage of mutual funds, and how to measure the risk involved in stocks and options versus bonds. You will be shown the upper limits for your contributions every year and what you can do to maximize those contributions to ensure the money is there for you to draw from. You will learn how to choose between different tax structures and what you can expect as you grow closer to retirement. If you ever need to draw funds out of your 401(k) you will learn how to do so and what your plan expects of you. With the help of dozens of hours of carefully noted conversations with investment professionals, we have provided the tips you need to maximize every penny you have in your 401(k) plan so that when you retire, you have as much money as possible. And for those with alternate retirement options or necessities, you will learn what other 4() series savings plans are available to you. Don't wait too long to start investing in your future. With this book you can start now and retire when you want to, freeing up the rest of your life. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company presidentâe(tm)s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.