A 457(b) plan is likely your main retirement savings option if you work for the state or local government, or certain non-profits such as a church. With a 457(b) things can be a little confusing ...

When someone says defined contribution (DC) plan, most people think of 401(k)s or 403(b)s; other DC plans do not get as much attention. During the National Tax-Sheltered Accounts Association’s (NTSAA) ...

Sharing many of the same features as a 401(k), a 457 b plan has the power to build great wealth and secure a more comfortable retirement for you. This article was updated on Nov. 8, 2017. It was ...

Planning how and when to withdraw money from your retirement accounts can have a big impact on how much of your savings you actually get to keep. This is especially true with 457(b) plans, which are ...

Most of your working clients probably have an employer-sponsored 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan, to which they should usually maximize their allowed contributions. But some of those clients may also ...

403b and 457 plans are specialized retirement plans for people who work in state or local government and related organizations. You cannot rely on your pension alone to take care of you during ...

Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), and a Chartered Socially Responsible Investing ...

I turned 51 years old six months ago and forgot to adjust my employer retirement account settings to max out my contributions this year. As a result, I contributed $23,000 to my 403(b) and $23,000 to ...

The 457 b plan can help you secure a better retirement. In the world of workplace-based retirement plans, the 401(k) plan reigns supreme, but many workers are offered a 457 b plan that's available to ...