If an audit of your retirement plan is initiated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the first thing to remember is that it’s not the end of the world. Tips on how to deal with such an audit are discussed in a recent article in the IRS newsletter “Retirement News for Employers”.

With the stock market in its current state, it would be a good idea to re-examine your retirement account and the investment strategies connected with them. According to a recent article in the “Wall Street Journal” (WSJ), most people make their initial investment decisions and then forget about their retirement account. This lack of review can impact your savings over the long term.

A recent article in the San Diego Union-Tribune cited the benefits of a Roth 401(k) and recommended that employees whose plans offer the Roth 401(k) take advantage of the opportunity to participate in one.

You need to keep saving for retirement, despite any current downturns in the economy. That’s the conclusion of a recent question-and-answer session posted on CNN Money.com.

According to an article on PlanSponsor.com (free registration required), a survey conducted by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans showed that a majority of employers offer their employees educational sessions, materials and other tools to assist with retirement planning.