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5 Retirement Questions You Need To Answer
People fear the unknown. Are you one of them? Think of how you felt when you started a new job. Were you a bit anxious the first time you walked into the office? Or how about your first child? Did you wonder if you had what it takes to be a good parent? While they […] Read Full Article
$4.3 Million Or $1.27 Million? What’s The Point Of Scary Retirement Projection Numbers?
The twist is this: The bad news is only a fraction of the people will be able to save $4.3 million for retirement because the average salary is too low. The good news is most people won’t need to save $4.3 million because, thanks to living on a low average salary, they are accustomed to spending far less.
How 20-Year-Olds Invested Over The Generations Reveals Key Fiduciary Tips For 401k Plan Sponsors
It might suit 401k plan sponsors and fiduciaries to tell this story of the generations to help the next generation avoid the mistakes of past generations. This tale provides many good tips about the dangers of investing in extremes, be they too conservative or too aggressive.
Why Aren’t 401k Plan Participants Getting What They Ask For?
More sophisticated plan participants who can afford to hire their own adviser. They don’t ask more from the plan. They ask for less, in hopes of gaining more control over their own destiny. For a variety of reasons, this isn’t as easy as some participants would like it to be.
Top 5 FiduciaryNews.com Stories in 2019 for the 401k Plan Sponsor and Fiduciary
The articles that caught the greatest interest may indicate not only answers people seek but future directions they intend to go. Let’s take a look.
The Hidden Danger of Over-Diversification: Why 401k Plan Sponsors Must Demand Fiduciary Advisers Teach Employees When Too Much is Too Much
The bottom-line is employees may be setting themselves up not only for failure, but for a costly failure. This is why it’s vitally important for employees to understand more than just the simple objective and class of the mutual funds they own.
Misperceptions Prevent Retirement Saving But These Remedies Can Alter That Reality
The financial decisions people make can reaffirm their perceived reality. A tweak here and there can change that reality.
How Financial Pros Teach Their Own Kids About Money
Think about it. Newborn babies keep their parents up all night. Knowing your adult child has a sizeable nest egg means being able to sleep soundly. And chances are you’ll spend your waking hours with less stress, too. Teaching your children to save early for retirement can achieve this healthy (and wealthy) goal. There’s no reason why financial professionals should be the only parents who know this little secret.
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