The majority of us use the 401(k) plan to fund our retirements. The majority of us know, if you have been following this blog, that the cost of these plans, the fees they charge both for the underlying investments and for the administration of those plans, can have a negative impact on the long-term returns those plans provide. Under a financial microscope, your 401(k) may not compare well with other plans in a similar peer offering. But what does this mean to you as the retirement investor?
Retirement and Your 401(k): Changes in 2012
“I’ll do more with my retirement plan next year.” “I can’t afford to contribute more than I already am.” “My 401(k) is confusing/costly/ambiguous/inappropriate.” “I’m going to have to work forever, so why bother when I need the money now.” These are collection of statements that both drive plan sponsors crazy and offer fodder for those trying to educate the masses on the value of doing as much as you can (if not more) to secure a retirement that, if you are even paying just a little attention to the chatter, more elusive than it has ever been.See more ›
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