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 …