The blind spots in your 401(k)

Everyone has an area of their life that includes a set of blatantly obvious facts that are not oblivious to them. These are called blind spots. You either choose to “don’t care” or “don’t have time” to be bothered. The periodic investment management decisions required...

Enjoy your 401(k) growth while you can

No more masks! At least where I live, work, and shop. But that is not even the best news lately. Your company 401(k) retirement plan account has been on an historic run. For over a decade, your retirement nest egg has ridden along with the stock market to all-time...

Is your 401(k) advisor a nice guy too?

Last week, I was referred by a long time individual 401(k) investment advice client. He is an attorney, and referred me to a younger attorney in the same department at his law firm. As I always do, I did a social media search on the young attorney. Decent undergrad...

Backtesting your 401(k) makes no sense

The financial media offers some of the cleverest advertisements. The problem is the majority of investment products promoted are not available on your company 401(k) retirement plan menu. What good is a Morningstar 5 Star Rated mutual fund if you can’t own it in your...