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401(k) Mutual Funds – Pay Attention to Share Class!

401(k) Mutual Funds – Pay Attention to Share Class!

By: Eric Droblyen

May 1st 2019

Mutual funds are often available in multiple share classes. To serve the best interest of 401k participants, the least expensive share class should be used.
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401(k) Investment Advice – Pros and Cons of the 3 Basic Forms

401(k) Investment Advice – Pros and Cons of the 3 Basic Forms

By: Eric Droblyen

April 3rd 2019

401(k) participants can receive professional investment advice from a mutual fund, financial advisor, or algorithm today. Each advice form has pros and cons
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3-Step Guide for Employers to Select and Monitor 401(k) Index Funds

3-Step Guide for Employers to Select and Monitor 401(k) Index Funds

By: Eric Droblyen

November 1st 2017

Index funds make it possible for 401(k) plan sponsors to replace an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) with a 3-step fund selection and monitoring process.
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A Common Sense 401(k) Plan for Small Businesses

A Common Sense 401(k) Plan for Small Businesses

By: Eric Droblyen

August 23rd 2017

TSP-like 401(k) plans are a common sense retirement plan but are not meant for everyone. Compare traditional 401(k) services against a TSP baseline here.
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401(k) Index Funds – They Make it Easy to Reduce Fiduciary Liability

401(k) Index Funds – They Make it Easy to Reduce Fiduciary Liability

By: Eric Droblyen

February 22nd 2017

When compared to their actively-managed counterparts, 401k index funds are more likely to offer superior returns. They also reduce 401k fiduciary liability.
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Is Human 401(k) Advice More Expensive Than Robo Advice? You Might Be Surprised

Is Human 401(k) Advice More Expensive Than Robo Advice? You Might Be Surprised

By: Eric Droblyen

September 7th 2016

New robo 401k advisors use a computer algorithm, instead of a human, to construct 401k investment portfolios. Providers claim lower fees. We disagree.
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Picking 401(k) Investments and Related Services Is Easy When Fiduciaries Know Their Options

Picking 401(k) Investments and Related Services Is Easy When Fiduciaries Know Their Options

By: Eric Droblyen

April 6th 2016

Given the dizzying array of 401(k) investment options and services, small business 401(k) fiduciaries are often confused regarding the best options for their plan. The process of 401(k) investment decision making can be made easy by breaking it down.
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The Federal TSP Is a Baseline for 401(k) Plans – And Any Small Business Can Match It

The Federal TSP Is a Baseline for 401(k) Plans – And Any Small Business Can Match It

By: Eric Droblyen

September 23rd 2015

The Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) should be an example for low cost small business retirement plans. 401(k) fiduciaries should understand its virtues.
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401(k) Participants Should Leave Investing to the Pros; Focus on Saving

401(k) Participants Should Leave Investing to the Pros; Focus on Saving

By: Eric Droblyen

June 3rd 2015

401k participants should focus on savings when determining their retirement readiness. Leave 401k investing to professionals.
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Is Conflict-Free Investment Advice More Expensive than Conflicted Advice?

Is Conflict-Free Investment Advice More Expensive than Conflicted Advice?

By: Eric Droblyen

May 20th 2015

Opponents of the DOL Fiduciary Rule say conflict-free 401k investment advice is cost prohibitive; they are wrong.
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