The Self-Directed Brokerage 401(k)
Every 401(k) retirement plan offers a default mutual fund menu. The mutual funds selected by your employer and plan administrator. The menu of mutual funds limits the fiduciary liability issues for both parties. Individual 401(k) participants may also have a...
Useless 401(k) information
I am tired of useless information provided to individual 401(k) participants. There is only so much attention span available. To anyone at any time. How can a 401(k) investor decide what information is helpful? To improve his or her mutual fund investment management...
The Role of a 401(k) Investment Advisor
Individual 401(k) investors are unfamiliar with fiduciary investment advisors. Independent, third-party investment advisors can provide investment advice to 401(k) participants. Investment advisors affiliated with a company retirement plan provider cannot provide...
Don’t let dollar-cost averaging kick your 401(k) butt again
Dollar-cost averaging. Promoted as one of the main pillars of any 401(k) account investment management strategy. This strategy suits many 401(k) investors. Each month, money is added to their 401(k) account. Through personal contributions and company-matching...
