Regret aversion is a construct in behavioral finance theory that suggests investing decisions are, at least in part, driven by fear of later regretting a “wrong” choice. And this isn’t just some psychological mumbo jumbo. Functional MRI neuroimaging studies of the brain have demonstrated a biological correlate to this phenomenon in the form of increased Read More…
Do you have employees in a prior employer’s retirement plan? Should they transfer these assets to a personal IRA or into your employer-sponsored retirement plan? Review the pros and cons of an individual retirement account (IRA) versus consolidating into the current retirement plan with your employees to help them make this decision. 1. Performance results Read More…
Today we are continuing our series on how to structure a successful 401(k) plan for you and your employees. Specifically, we are talking about risk reduction and what it means to re-balance your 401(k) account so you can keep your portfolio in line with a predetermined growth strategy. To understand how to avoid risk, you Read More…
Creating a diverse 401(k) lineup will help you minimize risk and maximize market opportunity. But how is this achieved? The first rule of diversifying your 401(k) lineup is to invest in a broad range of asset classes that behave differently in different markets. To start, let’s talk about the two types of mutual funds to invest Read More…
Today we are on-site at the California Rodeo Salinas, home of the biggest rodeo in California. It was known as a “Wild West Show” back in 1911 when it began. So what does the Rodeo and Retirement Plans have in common? On June 21, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its mandate vacating the Read More…
Welcome back to our series on our book, “The Quintessential 401(k).” Today we’re going to discuss a cool plan design concept that will incentivize your employees to save more. So what is the best way to design a retirement plan so that employees have enough money to retire? One of the ways we help our Read More…
We’re going to continue the conversation on automatic features by discussing automatic QDIA, or qualified default investment alternative, and how it can help your employees with their investment decisions while providing you protection as the plan sponsor fiduciary. Before we get started, if you are interested in learning about our process to structure a successful Read More…
Are you an HR manager, CFO, or business owner who is tired of chasing your employees when it comes time for them to enroll in the 401(k) plan? Do you have low participation rates? Is there always a certain group of employees who never enroll into your plan? Automatic enrollment can solve these and other Read More…
Automating your employees’ savings and investment decisions can significantly impact your employees’ retirement nest egg. Today, we will be going over four ways to automate your plan. Before we get into our main topic, click here for a free copy of our book “The Quintessential 401(k).” The information in this book will help you learn Read More…
How do emotions impact investment decisions? The concepts we’re about to cover may change the choices you give your employees to help them achieve a healthier financial result for their future. But before we get into that, if you are interested in learning about our process to structure a successful retirement program, click here for Read More…