If a loved one has named you as a beneficiary of their 401(k), knowing how to make the best use of the bequest is another way to honor them. How to best use an inherited 401(k) depends on a number of ...

When you open a 401(k), you can name a beneficiary to inherit your account when you pass away. Inheriting a 401(k) comes with a range of beneficiary rules that depend on the beneficiary's relationship ...

The 2026 retirement rules turn what used to be a quiet back-of-the-envelope decision into a real compliance test for anyone using a 401(k). The core shift is simple but consequential: higher earners ...