The Complete Idiot’s Guide to 401(K) Plans

The second edition of this popular title is completely updated for 2001 tax laws, including the President’s Tax Bill.– Currently, 76 million Baby Boomers are looking ahead to their retirement; when you add in all the people who are eligible to join a 401(k) program, the audience is huge!

— It’s important to do your own research on 401(k)s and not just trust the company you work for to get the best deal for you – 55% of the typical 401(k) portfolio is invested in company shares; co-workers investing the same amount of money over the same period of time can have a 100% differential (Money Magazine).

— Likewise, most of the information workers are given by their employers is provided by a particular fund or investment group – information that may be slanted in its own favor.

New, improved text referencing stock market volatility and need for diversification — and how to do it. Expanded text, analysis, and examples on Roth IRAs and conversions Congressional/presidential action — from President Bush’s proposed tax cut to proposed changes to 401(k), 402(g), 415, and pension portability. How to use 401(k), Roth, and Sec. 529 plans — and which one is right for you — to save for your children’s education. ETFs and other new investment products and self-directed brokerage accounts. Pension plans, pension equity plans, Cash balance plan conversions — what’s the difference?