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401(k) Investment Advice - Pros and Cons of  the 3 Major Forms

By: Eric Droblyen

July 28th 2021

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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Cost Matters - How Much Lower 401(k) Fees Can Increase Savings

By: Eric Droblyen

July 27th 2021

Cost matters a LOT when saving for retirement. Even 401(k) fee small reductions today can mean much higher account balances for participants in retirement.
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401(k) Vesting Schedules – What They Are and How They Work

By: Eric Droblyen

July 27th 2021

Learn everything you need to know about 401(k) vesting schedules in this short guide.
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Pooled vs. Single-Employer 401(k) Plans - Are PEPs for You?

By: Eric Droblyen

July 27th 2021

Supporters claim Pooled Employer Plans (PEPs) offer lower 401k fees and greater liability protection than single-employer plans. They rarely deliver either.
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The ADP and ACP Tests - What You Need to Know

By: Eric Droblyen

July 27th 2021

Learn about the ADP & ACP tests – the two of the three main 401(k) nondiscrimination tests.
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