A new report says that investors lose up to 30% of their savings to hidden 401(k) fees. That’s probably a stretch. But outlandish fees are a definite problem. Here’s how you can avoid them.
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What President Obama Wants You To Tell Your Kids About Money — and When
A useful new government website has just gone live, offering easy teaching points for parents who want to help their kids grow up knowing a thing or two about compound interest and 19 other key financial concepts.
7 Ways to Stretch Your Nest Egg
If you thought it was hard to grow a nest egg, try living off one in retirement. Here are seven ways to make what you have last the rest of your life.
Your Financial Adviser Might Be a Lemon
Wall Street has been plagued with stories of large investment banks bilking their clients with complicated products. Former Goldman executive Greg Smith just inked a million dollar book deal to spill his guts about the chicanery …
Study: Parents Are Terrible Financial Role Models
Talking to your kids about money shouldn’t be so difficult. They are generally eager to understand what it takes to earn and save, and how to set and achieve money goals. Yet parents are more comfortable discussing bullying and …
What Will Replace the 401(k)?
The venerable 401(k) has been under fire since the recession. Here’s what could replace it.
Bonds Are on a Roll — Is it Time to Give Up on Stocks?
A well-known academic argues against stocks, even for the long run. But it feels a bit like arguing that Warren Buffett doesn’t know what he’s doing. Whose side would you take?
Index Funds Win Again — This Time By a Landslide
Index mutual funds trounced actively managed mutual funds last year by the widest margin in 15 years. Why are you sticking with an active manager?