YOUR MONEY: Get up to date on your 401(k)

The current economic downturn has hit 401(k) retirement plans hard, and left millions of Americans wondering whether their 401(k) will bounce back and provide enough income in their retirement years. Several Web sites offer a wealth of information about 401(k) plans, from considerations about the future of the saving program to 401(k) basics and recent news. If you'd like to check in on 401(k) developments, here are a few sites worth visiting:

Kiplinger.com

www.kipmediakit.org/magazine/archives/2009/02/401k—overhaul.html

Discusses the future of 401(k) plans and ideas to keep the retirement saving vehicle viable.

Profit Sharing/401k Council of America (PSCA)

www.401k.org

Covers a number of key 401k questions and subjects in an articles and features section.

SmartMoney.com

www.smartmoney.com/retirement/401k/

Features 401(k) insights on a range of topics, from coping with a suspended employee match plan to riding out economic volatility.

401(k) Planning

www.401kplanning.org

Provides 401(k) news, planning articles, questions and answers.

401(k) Help Center

www.401khelpcenter.com

Offers a broad array of 401(k) related article topics, including opinions, a daily digest and government enforcement action.

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