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Fees In 401(k)s
Article By:
Bankers Anonymous
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Thursday, March 15, 2018 5:15 AM EDT
Economists and astrophysicists all agree: the only free lunch ever discovered in the known universe is employer-sponsored retirement plans with matching funds.
Long-Term Care: The New Retirement Crisis
Article By:
Steve McDonald
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018 6:50 AM EDT
The retirement funding crisis that the boomers are facing is a walk in the park compared with the long-term care (LTC) crisis that is creeping up on us.
Retirement Risk: Don’t Trade Downside Protection For More Upside
Article By:
Russell Investments
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Wednesday, March 14, 2018 1:30 AM EDT
I have a key belief about saving for retirement: The potential for additional upside is not worth an outsized risk of devastating downside.
Roth Or 401k, Which To Max Out First?
Article By:
Barbara A. Friedberg
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Tuesday, March 13, 2018 12:45 AM EDT
In the real world we all need to make financial choices. Most investors can’t afford to max out their 401k and their IRA. So, how to allocate retirement funds is a common question.
Value Investing Offers The Biggest Bang For Your Retirement Buck
Article By:
Modest Money
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Friday, March 9, 2018 1:03 PM EDT
Have you ever heard of the term “torpedo stocks”? If you’re currently saving for retirement by buying stocks, this is a term that you should definitely be familiar with.
Conventional Portfolios Have Never Faced Greater Loss Prospects
Article By:
Danielle Park, CFA
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Thursday, March 8, 2018 10:45 PM EDT
Portfolios holding more than 60% stocks today face even lower return prospects.
The One Investment Every Retiree Needs – But Few Know About
Article By:
Steve McDonald
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Wednesday, March 7, 2018 2:20 AM EDT
The sell-off that racked the markets last month was the best thing that could have happened to retired investors.
How Volatility Impacts Retirement Plans
Article By:
Doug Carey
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018 7:45 PM EDT
There really was nowhere to hide during the latest downturn. Very similar to 2008/2009, most assets were correlated and fell together. But also just like in the 2008/2009 downturn, some equities were less volatile than others.
The IRS And Your Traditional IRA
Article By:
Personal Capital
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018 11:19 AM EDT
Despite the prevalence of 401k plans offered by many employers, Individual Retirement Accounts – or IRAs as they’re better known as – remain one of the most popular retirement savings tools in America.
Public Pension Funds: A Retirees Dream Or Looming Nightmare?
Article By:
Michael Haltman
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018 4:54 AM EDT
Retirement, or grabbing for the brass ring of leisure and relaxation after a lifetime of toil in one or more jobs, is the ultimate dream for many Americans.
West Faces “Demographic Deficit” As Populations Age
Article By:
Paul Hodges
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Sunday, March 4, 2018 10:54 AM EDT
Once again, global and US growth expectations are being revised downwards. Today's aging populations already own most of what they need, and their incomes decline as they approach retirement. Investors should review their portfolios accordingly.
Who’s Afraid Of A Big Bad Bear? Many Investors Shouldn’t Be That Concerned
Article By:
Alpha Architect
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Saturday, March 3, 2018 11:46 AM EDT
Watching stock prices drop quickly can be terrifying. The internal angst I feel as markets decline could also be a result of experiencing large declines in the dollar value.
Game Planning: Another Lost Decade
Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Thursday, March 1, 2018 1:53 AM EDT
Don’t spend time guessing what the average return will be for the next ten years, instead, game-plan for a market that turns out to offer disappointing returns.
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Your Retirement Account Isn’t As Safe As You Think
Article By:
Ted Bauman
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Monday, February 26, 2018 5:00 PM EDT
Unlike credit card and checking account transactions, there are no regulations protecting you from retirement account hacking.
Pension Elephant In The Room Now Crushing Budgets
Article By:
Danielle Park, CFA
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Monday, February 26, 2018 7:37 AM EDT
The elephant of unsustainable pension management has been sitting in the theater of retirement planning for at least two decades.
5 Mistakes Investors Make By Going Solo On Their Retirement
Article By:
Jennifer Coombs
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Friday, February 23, 2018 1:59 PM EDT
Many Americans have taken it upon themselves to do the vast majority of retirement planning without the help of a financial advisor. While that is perfectly fine and legal, it is not entirely wise considering the long-term margin for error.