Optimize Your 401(k)
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Product Details
Publisher: What Matters in Retirement Press
Release Date: April 22, 2025
Formats: Paperback, Ebook
ISBN: PB: 979-8-218-57803-9; EB: 979-8-218-58415-3
Trim: 6 x 9
Page Count: 236
Seize Opportunities, Avoid Pitfalls, Build Wealth—and Make Millions
William A. Bader, JD, CPA
Set yourself up to make millions by unlocking the secrets of managing your 401(k).
What if planning for retirement was not a chore but an easy-to-follow, low-stress process? Whether you’re juggling student loans, changing jobs, or planning for your family’s future, managing your 401(k) can feel overwhelming. Retired attorney, CPA, and consultant William A. Bader brings his thirty-five years of experience to show you how to take control of your 401(k) plan—and get your retirement savings on track, no matter where you’re starting from.
Optimize Your 401(k) dives deep into the unique aspects of 401(k) plans, offering actionable advice and realistic examples to help you start strong and achieve lasting success. This book isn’t just about saving for retirement; it’s about building a future where your money works for you. With a simple, research-backed approach to selecting and managing investments, this book will teach readers to avoid high-risk get-rich-quick schemes and embrace a holistic framework for building wealth.
Bader’s strategies will equip you with the knowledge and tools to efficiently and effectively manage your 401(k) plan:
How to maximize employer matches and decide whether to roll over accounts when switching jobs.
Choosing between Roth and traditional contributions.
Selecting investments in your 401(k) based on sound research.
Identifying critical opportunities to enhance benefits.
Calculating your retirement “number”—the savings you need for financial security.
Understanding and preventing common plan errors, such as incorrect matching contribution calculations that can significantly reduce your benefits.
And much more!
Ready to start building wealth with your 401(k)? In your twenties, thirties, and forties, every smart move you make today can set you up for millions tomorrow. Optimize Your 401(k) empowers you with straightforward, strategic tools to take control of your financial future and make confident retirement decisions—because the sooner you start, the more freedom you’ll have.
About the Author
William A. Bader, JD, CPA, is a retired attorney and consultant whose career highlights include over twenty-five years at Mercer, a leading global retirement and human resources consulting firm. During his time at Mercer, he advised large organizations on 401(k) governance, conducted fiduciary training, and reviewed the administration of hundreds of retirement plans. Before joining Mercer, he practiced pension, 401(k), and tax law at several law firms, including Fried Frank. Bader is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and Hofstra Law School.