401(k)S for Dummies

by Brenda Watson Newmann and Ted Benna

Book Overview

Get the most out of your 401(k) in any economy

Filled with sample 401(k) portfolios for every stage of life

Invest your 401(k) money wisely and make the most of your retirement

Want to know what kind of investment mix you need to make your retirement money grow? Don't know what to do with a 401(k) account from your last job? Worried that your company's 401(k) plan doesn't cut it? Relax This simple, plain-English...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764554689
• ISBN13: 9780764554681
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Future 401k Member

I must admit, I'm pretty slow when it comes to finances. It's my first year as a post-college student and I can't imagine saving my money until 59. But, I like the ideas in this book and I think I will. It explains everything! If you're an expert or not, you can use this book. I like the idea that saving for a 401k will lower the taxes on your paycheck. I'm on that borderline where if I made a little less, they wouldn't take out so much. So, I want to start a 401k to lower that income a bit. This book will make a believer out of you. There is a chapter dedicated for every excuse you may have for not wanting one (and it's easy to read). I dare you to see if you're excuse is not in there. See if they don't have a section for your special case. Prove me wrong. You won't.

Informative and well-written

Though a bit dated (2002/2003), it offers a good amount of information and detail on the 401(k) plan for the beginner. The authors build a good case and show by examples why investing for retirement is important and how starting early can make a lot of difference. It was a quick read even with a lot of financial terms explained and I believe I am wiser having read it.