Tag: 401(k)
Weekly Roundup: Do the Opposite, 401k, Google Advisor, Cable Alternatives
Career Advice: ‘Don’t Do What You’re Supposed To’ – Ori Bengal offers ten fantastic tips for hopeful entrepreneurs. 5 Things to Know About Your 401k – Are you getting your employer match? Will you be able to keep your money when you leave your employer? Are you buying tax advantaged fund in a tax-deferred plan? [...]
Why Humans Don’t Want to Save
Research (1) shows that humans are just not programmed to make sound financial decisions. The poor financial decision-making ability of humans can be boiled down to two basic causes: We do not understand basic economics We cannot resist immediate gratification As a result, human saving and retirement accounts will continue to flounder despite the growing [...]
How to Save Money After College Graduation
Learning to set aside money for yourself after graduation is a tough lesson for a lot of new grads. Think about it – students spend countless hours at university, yearning to put their theoretical knowledge to hard work in exchange for a paycheck. Since students are used to having no money for so long, the [...]
Collective Trust vs. Mutual Fund
An increasing number of employees at large companies might have noticed a type of investment option available in their 401(k) plans which looks like a mutual fund – but it isn’t. These investments, known as collective investment trusts (CIT) or collective trust funds, can be much more profitable than mutual funds with similar strategies. It’s [...]
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