At the end of 2022, there were over 60 million active 401(k) participants. Investing over $6.6 trillion dollars. And 59 percent of them owned a target date mutual fund. These number come from the Investment Company Institute’s 2023 fact book. If you did not choose...
I am the father of two Gen Z’s. Many of their college roommates, teammates, and friends are now in my 401(k) advice client base. I receive e-mail, phone call, and text messages from my kids. And their friends. All new to the working world. Trying to navigate their...
No sold stock market bottom predictions from me. The financial services media is full of investment advisors who offer that content. My 401(k) advice clients do not pay me for forecasts. They pay me for ongoing results. In both up and down stock markets. Right now,...
Millions of American investors. Have the largest part of their stock and bond market investments in their 401(k). The bad news is the most individual 401(k) investors have no idea “what to buy” on their default retirement plan menu. One mutual fund looks the same as...
Do you fall into this category of individual 401(k) investor? (I hope you do. Otherwise, this blog post is a complete waste of your reading time). Have you ever wondered if you own the best mutual funds offered on your company’s default 401(k) mutual fund menu? Most...
One of the things I enjoy the most about my business. I make time to read the great investment management books of our time. These books include economics, behavior, and investment management strategy. I am a huge fan of the work of psychologist Daniel Kahneman. His...