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A 401(k) Investor Had 40 Fund Choices. The Real Problem Wasn’t the Number of Funds.

A 401(k) Investor Had 40 Fund Choices. The Real Problem Wasn’t the Number of Funds.

by Ric Lager | Aug 11, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

Even after multiple mutual fund menu reviews.Many individual 401(k) investors feel stuck.Overwhelmed by confusing names and similar choices.. The common 401(k) industry assumption.Is that more mutual fund choices improve decision quality. If a few choices are good,...
The Hidden Risk of AI Advice in 401(k) Confidence

The Hidden Risk of AI Advice in 401(k) Confidence

by Ric Lager | Aug 9, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

Have you used AI for financial help?Even with your 401(k) mutual fund picks? AI is available 24/7. It’s free. It’s fast. And it sounds credible. The last element is where your 401(k) risk begins. AI often delivers general financial information.With a level...
Why Individual 401(k) Investors Hire RIAs

Why Individual 401(k) Investors Hire RIAs

by Ric Lager | Aug 7, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

For many individual investors, their 401(k) is their largest investment.And it’s the one they think about the least. Until the stock market headlines appear too scary to ignore. The forces working against your 401(k) are overwhelming now.Wars, geopolitics, inflation,...
Why Diversifying Your 401(k) Isn’t Enough

Why Diversifying Your 401(k) Isn’t Enough

by Ric Lager | Aug 6, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

Most 401(k) investors pick a few mutual funds.Spread money across names and categories.Like the last article they read about “diversification.” Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.Sounds logical.Like it can’t hurt your 401(k) over the long-term. What’s inside the...
Time for a 401(k) Mutual Fund Audit

Time for a 401(k) Mutual Fund Audit

by Ric Lager | Aug 3, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

Most individual investors approach their 401(k).With the same old question: “What should I buy?” A better question now.With wars, inflation, politics, and rising interest rates: “Which mutual funds no longer fit in my 401(k)?” August is an...
The real 401(k) risk is leaving bad mutual funds alone

The real 401(k) risk is leaving bad mutual funds alone

by Ric Lager | Jul 31, 2026 | 401k Advice, Blog, Educational

Many individual 401(k) investors start in the same place.They search for “what to buy” in their 401(k). The search for the “best” mutual fund pulls attention.Toward recent investment performance or familiar names. This activity makes it hard to see the real 401(k)...
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