Yes, there are specific comparison sites for comparing IRA and 401k plans. Some of them are: BankRate.com ; NationWide.com and MutualOfAmerica.com. For all of the previous there are online calculators that will help you with your plans.
A 401k and a IRA are different. A 401k is a employer sponsored plan while a IRA is not.
If you are looking for a site to compare a 401K and and IRA, I would suggest going to irs.gov. They have a complete chart that is non-biased and very easy to understand.
There is one main difference between a 401k and a Roth IRA. The maximum contribution limit for a 401k is about three times that of an IRA.
A 401k and a IRA are different. A 401k is a employer sponsored plan while a IRA is not. A Roth grows tax free, while a 401k is taxed when you withdrawl the funds.
You can start investing into a 401k ira at any bank or financial institutions. Read more at www.ducksoftware.com/get-out-of-debt/401k.html or www.rocketnews.com/ira-401k/
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When deciding were to invest your retirement money you have many options, two of those are an IRA and a 401K. A 401K is set up by the employer, where as an IRA is set up on personal preferences.
One needs to roll their 401k to an IRA. One needs to physically authorize the removal of the 401K funds to the new location. If the IRA is at the same institution as the 401k, less paper work may be involved.
a 401k is an employer plan for the benefit of the employees, and an IRA is an individual plan
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You can roll over a 401k account into your IRA account. This is cost effective and relatively easy.
Any employee, regardless of the type of work he or she performs, is eligible for a 401k if the employer offers it. An employer is not required to offer a 401k, however. If an employer-sponsored plan (401k, 403b, SEP IRA, etc.) is not available, often individuals will contribute to a Traditional IRA or Roth IRA.