Category: 401k

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Markets »

By Chad on Oct 15, 2008 in 401k, Basic Financial Advice, Say No to Conventional Wisdom | 1 Comment

We are now strongly into the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde markets.  One week (last week) the world is ending, and the next, specifically Monday of this week, the new GIANT bull market could be starting. 
How can the markets make these extreme swings, and what do you need to know?
 
Extreme Market Swings
Market sentiment is extremely [...]

NO BONDS! »

By Chad on Jun 8, 2008 in 401k, Say No to Conventional Wisdom | 13 Comments

No bonds! No bonds! No bonds! Why would you include bonds in your portfolio if you aren’t within a few years of retirement? Yes, I know bonds provide a less volatile portfolio with a minor reduction in return. Why would anyone want that?

Most people have the majority of their retirement in their 401k or IRA. [...]

When a 401k isn’t a good idea »

By Chad on May 13, 2008 in 401k | 5 Comments

Ok, this is my first real post, and I have decided to go right at the heart of the personal finance world…the 401k. My company’s 401k is crap, and I’m not contributing to it anymore! I know this goes against conventional wisdom, but I’m tired of getting poor returns with high expenses.
Overall, the [...]