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Am I a Highly Compensated Employee (HCE) with regards to making 401(k) contributions? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 12, 2009 - 1 answer

Good news! Going through some old paperwork I just found a check for $2,600 that I'd never cashed from 2003. Bad news! It was a rollover distribution from a 401K at Fidelity, made out to E-trade. Fidelity says they did file a 1099 in the year they cut the check. Am I screwed for the back taxes, plus penalties? [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders on Feb 19, 2008 - 12 answers

Is our 401(k) protected through ERISA (or anything else) if the institution where funds are housed goes belly-up tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by quinoa on Jan 18, 2008 - 9 answers

I have a Simple IRA from a previous employer. Should I roll it into my 401(k), convert it to a Roth IRA, or do something else entirely? [more inside]
posted by junkbox on Nov 13, 2007 - 8 answers

What experiences have people had rolling 401(k)s over into traditional IRAs? [more inside]
posted by moz on Aug 15, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me find a 401(k) plan or retirement plan managed through a payroll service that offers index funds. [more inside]
posted by bananafish on Apr 4, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm not quite what sure what do about a financial situation, and I'd appreciate some opinions from the hive. I'll try my best to provide additional info if necessary. Also, I would loved to have asked this question anonymously, but I can't find the 'ask an anonymous question' link anymore?? Anyway... a former employer put contributions in my 401(k)... [more inside]
posted by matty on Jan 23, 2007 - 13 answers

I am looking to buy a house in the next 2 years or so. Should I (a) suspend payments to my 401(k) and build up my after-tax cash reserves, or (b) keep making my regular contributions, and borrow against the balance when the time is right? [more inside]
posted by Saucy Intruder on Jan 13, 2007 - 10 answers

Having trouble with my 401(k) direct rollover... how screwed am I? [more inside]
posted by selfnoise on Jun 26, 2006 - 6 answers