What is the difference between 403B plans and 401k?


Posted July 7th, 2009 by admin 4 Comments »
401k
Peggy Pirate asked:


People at work have been complaining that the companys retirement plan sucks. We have 403b matching up to 3% and they put another 3percent without us having to do anything. Most people don’t do it. All they have to do is open the accound and they get 3 percent free but they don’t.
Now they are asking the company for 401k plans and the company refused saying we already have a really good plan and you can do it on your own if you want.

So why do they think 401K plans are so great? I’m thinking it is just them being stupid.

What are the penalties for withdrawing your retirement funds early to buy your first home?


Posted February 14th, 2009 by admin 3 Comments »
retirement funds
one4Christ asked:


Does anyone know what (if any) are the penalties for withdrawing some or all of your retirement funds to use as a down payment to purchase your first home? I have a 457 retirement plan and I am considering pulling out $10K to go towards the purchase of my first home. Normally I would be penalized 30% but I heard somewhere that there are 3 circumstances where this is allowable without penalties. Can anyone vertify this is accurate or tell me where I can get more info.

Thank you!