Browsing Room Spend some time browsing through our collection of articles on the fundamentals of investing in your retirement plan. Pick and choose articles of interest to you or go through each section in order: It's up to you! Then follow the "Learn More" links within the articles for even more info on each topic.

		Sections
		The Value of a DC Retirement Plan
		The Importance of Planning
		The Basics of Investing
		The Ongoing Investment Process
		Making the Most of Your Future: The 5-minute Guide to Investing in Defined Contribution (DC) Plans
		Top	The Value of a DC Retirement Plan | Overview
			DC Plan Types: Rounding Up Retirement Plans
			The Tax Advantages of a DC Retirement Plan: Get Even with the IRS
			The Power of Compounding: The Early Bird Gets the Condo
			DC Plans Make It Easy to Save: It's Automatic
			Loans and Hardship Withdrawals: In Case of Emergency
			Investing in Company Stock: Caveat Emptor
			Options When You Change Jobs: Moving On
		Top	The Importance of Planning | Overview
			Planning Basics: Getting Your Finances in Shape
			Retirement Income Goals: How Much Is Enough?
			Saving for College: Lowering the Hurdle to Higher Education
			Finding Cash to Invest: More Month Than Money
			What You Can Expect From Social Security: How Big A Net?
			Individual Retirement Accounts: The ABCs of IRAs | Table
			Other Investment Options: Beyond Your Retirement Plan
		Top	The Basics of Investing | Overview
			The Time Value of Money: It's About Time
			The Tradeoff Between Investment Risk and Return: Risky Business
			Investment Options: Tools of the Trade
			The Basics of Mutual Funds: The Feeling's Mutual
			Asset Allocation: Mixing It Up
			Diversification: Many Eggs, Many Baskets
			Investment Costs: No Free Lunch
			Taxes and Funds: Uncle Sam's Share
			Measuring Investment Performance: Check It Out
			Dollar Cost Averaging: Slow and Steady
			The Indexing Question: Active versus Passive
			Bull and Bear Markets: Ups and Downs
			Stock Options: Striking It Rich?
		Top	The Ongoing Investment Process | Overview
			Investment Documents: It Pays to Read
			When to Adjust Your Portfolio: Regaining Your Balance
			Borrowing from your Retirement Plan: Feeling Loanly?
			Learning More About Investing: Additional Resources
			Major Life Events: Making Smart Decisions