401(k)s For Dummies [Paperback]

Ted Benna (Author), Brenda Watson Newmann (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764554689 | ISBN-13: 978-0764554681 | Publication Date: October 15, 2002 | Edition: 1

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 guide shows you how to manage your accounts, minimize your risks, and maximize your returns.

The Dummies Way
* Explanations in plain English
* "Get in, get out" information
* Icons and other navigational aids
* Tear-out cheat sheet
* Top ten lists
* A dash of humor and fun

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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 guide shows you how to manage your accounts, minimize your risks, and maximize your returns.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

About the Author

Ted Benna, creator of the first 401(k) plan, has more than 30 years of experience as an employee benefits consultant.

Brenda Watson Newmann is Managing Editor at mPower.com, which provides investment advice for retirement and wealth management.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (October 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764554689
• ISBN-13: 978-0764554681
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #84,100 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and well-written, April 3, 2006

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S. Musunuru (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 401(k)s For Dummies (Paperback)

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.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Future 401k Member, February 16, 2007

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Robert Churney "McLovin" (Koloa, HI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 401(k)s For Dummies (Paperback)

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.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what the doctor ordered for regular folks!, September 13, 2010

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Rikki "monalisasmiles" (Georgia) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 401(k)s For Dummies (Paperback)

This is a great 'starter kit' for anyone. It's also a perfect primer for college graduates who are lucky, smart and connected enough to get a job. 401-K information isn't a college course unless one majors in finance, etc., so the average newly-employed should have a working knowledge of who is doing what with their money and how they can maximize their fund (for retirement or how to roll it over when they leave that job in 2 years for the next one....) Straigforward, well-organized and easy to use, the vocabulary and definitions are most helpful. Get this and any other financial 'For Dummies' by the same author(s) and you'll be ahead of the game.