by D. Babbs
In the midst of a market meltdown and economic crisis, many Americans' 401(k) retirement plans are looking a bit bedraggled. But some tender loving care from plan participants, employers and policy makers can help spruce up these accounts.
Market upheaval has underscored a litany of woes in 401(k) plans. Many people don't save enough, make poor investment choices, pay high fees that eat into returns, and raid their retirement accounts to pay credit-card bills or fight foreclosure. Meanwhile, hard-hit employers are suspending 401(k) matching contributions.
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