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January 21, 2026
Can I leave my 401(k) with my employer when I retire?
There are a few options for your 401(k) when you leave a job — some are better than others. Dear Dan, One of my coworkers is retiring next month, and…
February 14, 2026
My employer is forcing me into a Roth 401(k). Is there anything I can do?
High earners have to pay tax on their catch-up 401(k) contributions and deposit them into workplace Roth accountsDear Dan, I just got my first paycheck of the year, and it shows…
March 18, 2026
I’m rethinking my retirement plan. How can I judge the best investments?
Overreliance on ‘past performance’ can send you down the wrong path Dear Dan, Near the end of your article about Roth catch-up contributions, you suggested, “This is a good time for…
April 20, 2026
Do I earn too much to contribute to an IRA?
You may not be eligible — here are your options Dear Dan, I’m single, 46, and put the max $7,000 into my IRA in June, thinking I’d be able to…
May 12, 2026
What to know about investing in SpaceX — or any company — before it goes public
IPOs often come with great stories, optimism and tons of media coverage Dear Dan, I’m pretty excited that SpaceX is going public. Can I get in on it before the…
June 30, 2026
Will this refinancing strategy reduce the tax bite from RMDs?
I want to offset RMD income with a mortgage interest deduction Dear Dan, I want to reduce the tax bite once I start taking required minimum distributions. I was looking…
July 19, 2026
Can former employers withhold money from your 401(k) when you’re laid off?
There are two main ways to move money from your workplace retirement plan when you leave your job. One can cost you.Dear Dan, I was waiting at a bar for…