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  • Why selecting low-expense funds for your 401(k) plan matters , 08/26/2010
  • Which 401(k) is the Right Fit?With the growing expectation of tax hikes in the year ahead, more small businesses are turning to 401(k) plans to help increase personal and business savings. The right 401(k) plan can be very simple to select and manage once you understand your options. The first thing to understand is the three types of 401(k) plans including Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan, Traditional 401(k) Plan and Advanced Profit Sharing Plans. , Fox Business
  • If-You-Do-Nothing-Else Guide To Managing GrowthSmall-business 401(k) plans--if your company doesn't have one, it should--are often saddled with funds that carry rich fees for mediocre performance. Even a 1 percentage point difference in annual expenses can make a huge difference. , Forbes.com
  • The 401(k) Plan Designed for More Saving, Less Taxing , 08/12/2010
  • Safe Harbor 2010 Deadline Approaches, 08/12/2010
  • The Great 401(k) Tax HedgeAs small business owners manage through the tough economy, a new challenge is waiting just around the corner: higher taxes in 2011. To soften the impact of this unexpected hit, many businesses are proactively turning to 401(k) plans that can help them hold on to more of their income. "Thanks to our relationship with ShareBuilder 401k, Costco members who own a business have access to low-cost 401(k) plans designed to help any size office recieve tax and saving benefits," says Jim Goforth, insurance and investing services manager of Costco Services., The Costco Connection

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