There are two types of mutual funds available on your company 401(k) retirement plan menu. First, there is an active mutual fund. This is the most commonly known type of mutual fund. An active mutual fund manager tries to justify their higher annual management fees by...
“The four most expensive words in the English language are “this time it’s different.” – Sir John Templeton Oh, how many times I have heard an individual company 401(k) retirement plan participant utter words that were eerily similar to quote above. For those...
Most likely, you have not paid much attention to your company 401(k) retirement plan account over the last few years. Honestly, why should you? All-time high stock market highs have been the norm. Every month, the combination of your payroll contributions and the...
Think back to your last major decision. Maybe it was a career move, a relocation, a medical treatment, or something to do with love. Did you make a quick choice without exploring your options? Or did you conduct research and gather as much information as possible?...
I am often asked the following question by individual company 401(k) retirement plan participants. “How can I get around the poor mutual fund options on my company 401(k) retirement plan menu?” For most company 401(k) retirement plan participants, the answer can be...
The investment advice business is a service business. A dry cleaner, a lawn care company, and the person who cuts your hair are all in the service business. An individual company 401(k) retirement plan participant seeks out an investment advisor to solve an investment...
