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Why Managing Volatility Matters

Why Managing Volatility Matters

Most investors think about returns first. But what gets less attention, and probably deserves more, is volatility. Risk adjusted returns matter more. Being comfortable with portfoiio swings is the key to investment success.

Stock Compensation 101: How People Build Wealth (or Blow It)

Stock Compensation 101: How People Build Wealth (or Blow It)

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Review and Get Rid of Your Unused Subscriptions, Private Equity & Crypto Investments in Your Retirement Accounts, Germany’s Early Start Pension
  • Stock Compensation 101: How People Build Wealth (or Blow It)
  • Tools & Tips: RSU Calculator 
  • Market Overview
Retirement Plan Contribution Limits in 2024

Retirement Plan Contribution Limits in 2024

2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits 1. 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) Plans Employee Contributions: Up to $23,000 (under age 50) Catch-up contribution: $7,500 (ages 50+) Total Combined Limit (Employee + Employer): $69,000 Roth Options: Available for 401(k), sometimes...
How to Take Advantage of Your ESPP (Employer Stock Purchase Plan)

How to Take Advantage of Your ESPP (Employer Stock Purchase Plan)

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Workplace Benefits like Flexible Spending & Telemedicine, AI Taking over Jobs?
  • How to Take Advantage of Your ESPP (Employer Stock Purchase Plan)
  • Tools & Tips: ESPP Tax and Cost Basis Calculator 
  • Market Overview
June 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

June 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • MyPlanIQ Composite Allocation Indicator & Applications
  • Fund Analysis: Factor Funds  & Healthcare Industry Trend
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Market Overview
Simple 401(k) Investment Guide

Simple 401(k) Investment Guide

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: College Education Affordability Declined, Rising Debt Puts Your 401(k) Retirement Savings in a Pickle
  • Simple 401(k) Investment Guide
  • Tools & Tips: 401(k) Investment Assistant
  • Market Overview
Income Growth, Historical 401(k) Contribution Limit Data

Income Growth, Historical 401(k) Contribution Limit Data

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Interest Rates Rise Again, Rising Home Insurance Cost, …
  • Historical Income Growth, 401(k) Contribution Limit Growth
  • Tools & Tips: 401(k) Maximum Match Calculator — Marvell Semiconductor
  • Market Overview
May 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

May 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • Major Asset Trends Review: International Stocks Shined and TIPS Disappointed
  • Fund Analysis: All Weather Fund ALLW and CLO ETF JBBB Follow up
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Market Overview
One Fund Does It All

One Fund Does It All

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: US Food & Engergy Inflation Charts, Empty Shelfs Coming? Part-time Contractors Rejoin on 401(k) Eligibility
  • One Fund Does It All: Savings & Investing in 401(k) Might Not Be That Intimidating
  • Tools & Tips: Retirement Spending Calculator
  • Market Overview