There are two huge mistakes that business owners commonly make when it comes to their company 401(k): they don’t understand the gravity and breadth of fiduciary responsibility, and they shoot themselves in the foot with high cost structures and poor investment options. Once you see the hard numbers in front of you, streamlining costs is […]
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Enough Already with Ignoring Your IRA, 401(k) or 403(b)
What is your next move going to be? Everyone wants to get in better shape, especially as we get older. But for some reason we have trouble taking the right steps in getting started, even though the mirror reminds us every day of our goals (sometimes that mirror also reminds us that the older we […]
Are You Struggling to Understand 401(k) and 403(b) Share Classes and Fees?
Do you know what you’re paying for the mutual funds in your 401(k) or 403(b) plan? Most people don’t: a 2011 survey conducted by the AARP found that a whopping 71 percent of respondents didn’t think they paid anything for investments in their retirement accounts. However, this perception is far from the truth! Luckily, new […]
5 Things You Must Know About Your Old 401(k) or Existing IRA
1) Your old 401(k) is not being managed by the best of the best! 401(k) accounts are great for many things while you’re still employed with your current company, like high contribution limits and matching employer contributions. However, they are usually pretty poor when it comes to choosing investment managers and styles. To make savings […]
Using Alternative Investments to Minimize Left Tail Risk / Black Swan Event
In June of this year I had the pleasure of attending an investment conference, where such illustrious speakers as former President George W. Bush, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, and Bill Bellichick, Head Coach of the New England Patriots, shared their worldviews. Financial professionals from across the industry also shared their views and ideas, […]
Powerful Steps for Any Investor: From IRA Rollovers to Financial Planning
Congratulations! By reading this article you’re taking an important step in your financial life, one that your future self will probably thank you for in twenty years. In helping clients, I’ve found that there are many unique issues that people face every day, but there are also a lot of situations that apply to most […]
What Are All These Fees? Knowing Your Asset Management and Mutual Fund Fees
When it comes to managing their investments, many people are simply unaware of what they’re paying. We are often tempted to turn a blind eye to fees, especially when feeling uncertain about how things work or even the questions we should be asking. Thus, in this article, I’d like to explain some of the commonly […]
There’s Still Time to Contribute to an IRA for 2010
There’s still time to make a regular IRA contribution for 2010! You have until your tax return due date (not including extensions) to contribute up to $5,000 for 2010 ($6,000 if you were age 50 by December 31, 2010). Normally, your tax return must be filed by April 15. However, the IRS has extended […]