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“I’m Just Not Good at Money”—A 401(k) Belief to Let Go

“I’m Just Not Good at Money”—A 401(k) Belief to Let Go

by Ric Lager | Apr 17, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

Individual investors rarely say “I’m just not good at money” casually.There’s usually frustration behind it.A perfect example is your default 401(k) mutual fund menu. Knowing “just enough” to guess at the mutual funds to own.Isn’t good enough any longer. Early in your...
Who’s Really Managing Your 401(k): You or a Questionnaire?

Who’s Really Managing Your 401(k): You or a Questionnaire?

by Ric Lager | Apr 16, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

I run headfirst into this individual 401(k) investment management issue.An individual 401(k) investor follows a risk score.Generated by an online questionnaire from their 401(k) provider. That score then influences the 401(k) mutual fund they buy.It urges them to...
AI Can Inform Your 401(k) But It Shouldn’t Manage It

AI Can Inform Your 401(k) But It Shouldn’t Manage It

by Ric Lager | Apr 15, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

Individual 401(k) investors seem to be asking the wrong AI question.It’s not whether AI belongs in helping improve mutual fund picks.It’s where the line is. AI is still a guessing game.It gives you probabilities.“Probably the best answer.” Investment management...
The Best Way to Compare Mutual Funds Inside Your 401(k)

The Best Way to Compare Mutual Funds Inside Your 401(k)

by Ric Lager | Apr 14, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

A “good” mutual fund can still be a bad 401(k) choice.Especially when the stock market falls in a big way. Because it’s not about the name.Or the star rating.Or what your coworker owns. It’s about one simple thing: Are your 401k) mutual funds holding up in this stock...
Stop Picking 401(k) Mutual Funds By Name. Start Picking By Behavior.

Stop Picking 401(k) Mutual Funds By Name. Start Picking By Behavior.

by Ric Lager | Apr 13, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

I use mutual fund Technical Attributes with my individual 401(k) advice clients.A logical 401(k) mutual fund ranking system. The answer to “what to buy” in your 401(k). When evaluating a 401(k) mutual fund.The most important Technical Attributes are relative strength....
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