401 k

Psychics say business is thriving as clients turn to them for financial advice.

All retirement plans are not equal. See how your company's plan stacks up in these 11 areas.

One thing the past few months have taught us is this: No company is bulletproof. Reversals of fortune for companies such as Bear Stearns offer a cautionary lesson for employees who are allowed to invest in their company's stock through their 401(k) plan.

Employers are talking about ending contributions to workers' retirement savings. If the talk becomes reality, don't panic.

You can still grow a nice nest egg on your own.

Yes, the stock market's down, and your retirement account is likely down with it. But common problems can leave your plan leaking money even in the best of times.

Examining the rationales for supporting or damning the practice of borrowing against a retirement fund can be a useful exercise.

They're raiding 401(k)s, falling behind on monthly payments and even going without medical care in efforts to keep afloat financially, the AARP warns.

Novices usually do a few dumb things when the market tanks, but you don't have to if you know the alternatives.

More Americans are tapping their retirement plans as the credit crunch and falling home values make cash harder to come by. But such a loan is usually a bad idea.

More workers are tapping into their 401(k) accounts to spend money and pay off mounting debts. Stacy Vanek-Smith reports while there may be advantages to borrowing from yourself there are also huge risks.