401(k) Investment Assistant
The 401(k) Investment Assistant is an easy-to-use tool designed to help to go through steps in 401(k) Investors to come up with an investment portfolio. By answering a few simple questions about your age, retirement plans, and investment preferences, the assistant will guide you step-by-step and provide personalized suggestions for your 401(k) investments. Whether you’re new to 401(k) investing or looking to fine-tune your portfolio, this assistant offers clear suggestions to help you build a retirement plan that fits your needs and goals. It’s for education only. For personal related advice, please consult a financial advisor.
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401(k) Investment Assistant
This assistant helps you to make informed decisions about your 401(k) investments.
How to Use the 401(k) Investment Assistant
- Follow the On-Screen Prompts
- The assistant will guide you through a series of questions:
- How old are you?
- When do you expect to retire?
- Are you a beginner in 401(k) investing?
- Depending on your answers, you may be asked about target date funds, balanced funds, or your desired stock allocation
- Review Personalized Suggestions
- After answering the questions, the assistant will provide tailored investment suggestions, such as:
- Recommended target date or balanced funds
- Custom portfolio allocations (e.g., two fund or three fund portfolios)
- Explore Premium Features (Optional)
- If you wish to utilize MyPlanIQ premium composite indicator to reduce risk and improve returns, you can subscribe our premium plan. See What We Offer and White Paper.
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