9 Lessons From Retirees’ Biggest Retirement Regrets

9 Lessons From Retirees’ Biggest Retirement Regrets

In this issue:

  • 9 Lessons From Retirees’ Biggest Retirement Regrets
  • Returns of MyPlanIQ Core Model Portfolios
  • Portfolio Simulator (Calculator)
  • Lazy Portfolios: Simple Templates for 401(k) and IRA Investments
  • Market Overview
January 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

January 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • 2024 Review
  • Fund Analysis: Be Cautious with Options-Based Income Funds
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Expect a Bumpy Ride: Outlook for Stocks and Bonds in 2025
Smart Rules of Thumb to Manage Your Personal Debts

Smart Rules of Thumb to Manage Your Personal Debts

In this issue:

  • Student Loan Payoff and 401(k) Match
  • Smart Rules of Thumb to Manage Your Personal Debts
  • Savings Goal Calculator: Payoff Debt and Save More
  • Most Popular Bond Funds in 401(k) Plans
  • Market Overview
December 2024 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

December 2024 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolios In-Depth Update
  • Fund analysis: U.S. stock momentum factor ETFs
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
The Four Essential Steps for 401(k) Investments

The Four Essential Steps for 401(k) Investments

In this issue:

  • Leaving your company: things to consider for your company 401(k) account
  • The Four Essential Steps for 401(k) Investments
  • How to Determine the Amount to Contribute to Maximize Your Company Match
  • Thrift Savings Plan: The Largest Public Sector Workers’ Retirement Savings Plan
  • Market overview: Enjoy the season but don’t be complacent
Roth 401(K): A Retirement Savings Option You Shouldn’t Ignore

Roth 401(K): A Retirement Savings Option You Shouldn’t Ignore

In this issue:

  • Retirees’ credit card debt increased!
  • Roth 401(K): A Retirement Savings Option You Shouldn’t Ignore
  • Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k) Calculator
  • Top 15 employers with the highest employer match rate per employee
  • Market overview: Year-end stock rally?
A 6% Default Retirement Savings Rate Is Becoming the Standard—But Is It Enough?

A 6% Default Retirement Savings Rate Is Becoming the Standard—But Is It Enough?

In this issue:

  • A 6% default retirement savings rate Is becoming the standard—but Is It enough?
  • Bonds for the long-term: why a 60% stock/40% bond portfolio?
  • Retirement calculator: why a 12% to 15% savings rate
  • Top 15 employers with the highest employer match per employee
  • Market overview: renewed inflation threats
Stocks for The Long Term: Why They Outperform Bonds

Stocks for The Long Term: Why They Outperform Bonds

In this issue:

  • Retirement savings: what Morningstar retirement model reveals 
  • Stocks for the long-term: why they outperform bonds
  • Investment arithmetic: investment calculator
  • The billion-dollar employer contribution club
  • Market overview: post-election stock rally, inflation …
MyPlanIQ Monthly Portfolio Update

MyPlanIQ Monthly Portfolio Update

We explain our premium portfolios and discuss their holdings. We further discuss several funds that are related to our portfolios. Current economic and financial conditions are also discussed.

When to Retire Matters—A Lot!

When to Retire Matters—A Lot!

Retiring at the peak of a bull market or right after a bear market can significantly impact your retirement finances.

Introducing the Save More, Grow Wise Newsletter

Introducing the Save More, Grow Wise Newsletter

Introducing Save More, Invest Wise Newsletter that focuses on retirement savings, retirement investments, etirement planning, personal finance topics such as debts and spending, and tools. 

The Best Stock Funds In The Long-Term

The Best Stock Funds In The Long-Term

In this newsletter, we unveil the ‘best’ long-term stock mutual fund! We discuss its investment methodology and use our own unique tools to measure it against other excellent long-term stock funds.