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Don’t let emotional biases drive your finances off course
You may not be aware of your biases, but they could be affecting your behavior and your finances, including your retirement plan. In fact, a combination of time constraints, lack of knowledge and energy, and the influence of emotions can lead people to make irrational and less-than-ideal investment decisions.
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How inflation can affect your 401(k)
Over time, prices tend to go up—which is called inflation. Because of inflation, how much you spend on everyday items changes from year to year, even if what you buy doesn’t. If you want to be able to maintain your standard of living in retirement, you’ll need to account for inflation as you plan how much you should be saving.
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2020’s lessons for 401(k) participants and financial professionals
Now that 2020 is hindsight, it’s important to look back and see what lessons it has for us. We’ve taken a look at the actions our retirement plan participants took in 2020 to gauge what kind of help they may need as they look forward in 2021.
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ERISA and the 401(k) plan: a short history
Knowing the history of ERISA and the 401(k) plan can help you understand your ERISA duties—and execute them effectively.
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65 commonly asked 401(k) plan questions—and where to find answers
From enrolling, to investing, to taking withdrawals, people have questions about their 401(k) plans and how to use them. Here are some of the common questions—and links to recent Viewpoints that can help answer them.
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Five low-cost tips for your company’s 401(k) plan in 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we approach work, family, and fun. But just as you’ve adapted your professional and personal routines to new realities, the strategy for your large or small business retirement plan may need to adapt to continued uncertainty in 2021.
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What’s an employer match?
Learn about your retirement plan match and how it can help you save.
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Three ways to invest your 401(k) savings
401(k) plans typically offer multiple ways for you to manage the money that you or your company put into your account: You can do it yourself, you can use an asset allocation fund, or you can have a professional do it for you.
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How to achieve positive flow with 401(k) optimization
Here’s an approach for optimizing the 401(k)s you manage.
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Best practices for your next 401(k) RFP to assess relationship management
Many of the questions that are asked in a recordkeeping request for proposal (RFP) haven’t changed much over the years. The next time you send out an RFP, consider new questions you might use to assess the value and service you can expect from your new recordkeeper and relationship manager.
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