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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.

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
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
Lazy Portfolios Aren’t Lazy in Growing Wealth

Lazy Portfolios Aren’t Lazy in Growing Wealth

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Golden Rule and The Roth IRA Evangelist 
  • Lazy Portfolios Aren’t Lazy in Growing Wealth
  • Tools & Tips: Investment Arithmetic
  • Market Overview
Lazy Portfolios in Different Market Conditions

Lazy Portfolios in Different Market Conditions

Understanding how lazy portfolios perform under different circumstances and concepts like maximum drawdown , rolling returns , and asset allocatio can help you navigate through various market cycles.

Tax-Efficient Lazy Portfolios

Tax-Efficient Lazy Portfolios

Lazy portfolio tax strategy can help to enhance after-tax returns for taxable investment accounts. While tax-deferred accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s eliminate immediate tax concerns, taxable accounts require careful consideration of tax efficiency to maximize long-term wealth accumulation.

Lazy Portfolios for Retirement Investing

Lazy Portfolios for Retirement Investing

For retirement investors, lazy portfolios can serve as a good tool for their IRAs, 401(k) and taxable investment accounts. This article discusses how to utilize lazy portfolios for these retirement investing accounts.

How to Implement a Lazy Portfolio

How to Implement a Lazy Portfolio

Implementing a lazy portfolio doesn’t require advanced knowledge or constant attention. Whether you choose mutual funds or ETFs, rebalance annually or less frequently, or tweak allocations based on changing needs, the principles remain the same: keep costs low, stay diversified, and let time work in your favor.

What Are Lazy Portfolios?

What Are Lazy Portfolios?

Investing can be intimidating. It’s a complex and time-consuming endeavor. This is especially true for beginners. , Lazy portfolios offer an appealing solution for this group of people. A lazy portfolio is a straightforward investment strategy designed to require minimal effort and oversight while aiming to deliver solid long-term returns.

IRAs as One of the Emergency Fund Sources

IRAs as One of the Emergency Fund Sources

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Back-and-forth Tariff Policies, Stock Market Swings, and Low Retirement Savings Rates
  • IRAs as One of the Emergency Fund Sources
  • The Gotcha in Maximum Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA Contribution Limits
  • Market Overview
Special Issue: Staying the Course Amid Market Turmoil

Special Issue: Staying the Course Amid Market Turmoil

In this special issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Market Turmoil, Majority of Americans Invest in Stocks, …
  • Staying the Course Amid Market Turmoil
  • Tools & Tips: Longest S&P 500 Losses (Drawdowns)
  • Market Overview
The ABCs of Roth Conversions: Backdoor, Mega Backdoor, and More

The ABCs of Roth Conversions: Backdoor, Mega Backdoor, and More

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Tariff Liberation Day, Beefing Up Emergency Savings, and Consumer Confidence at Its Lowest
  • The ABCs of Roth Conversions: Backdoor, Mega Backdoor, and More
  • Tools & Tips: Social Security Income Calculation Infographic
  • Market Overview
The Right Way to Withdraw from Your 401(k) Without Regret

The Right Way to Withdraw from Your 401(k) Without Regret

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: $1.5 Million’s Retirement Mileage Across Various States, Therapy Needed in Market Turmoil
  • The Right Way to Withdraw from Your 401(k) Without Regret
  • Credit Card Debt Consolidation Calculator
  • Market Overview
Maximize Your Cash Returns

Maximize Your Cash Returns

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Inflation Pressure and 401(k) as Rainy-Day Fund
  • Maximize Your Cash Returns
  • Good Funds: Capital Group ETFs
  • Market Overview