Before you get all excited and look to replace your home equity loan with a 401k loan, you should consider these things.
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Among the tactics introduced by behavioral finance is the notion of “framing.” For individuals, however, it’s much easier to understand things if they are reframed into “buckets” representing specific individual goals.

It’s fun to talk about “risk” and “return” because these are measurables and people are comfortable with the tangible world. But none of that touches upon what really matters. Worse, it can distract you from achieving what you want most.

The GOT system offers a viable and practical alternative to relying on outdated MPT tools. Although still widely in use, MPT-based calculators and analyzers can sometimes lead retirement savers to make decisions that aren’t in their best interest. That statement alone should trigger concerns from the mindful fiduciary.

Do 401k plan sponsors know the fiduciary minefield they’re stepping into when they select a QDIA?

The evolution towards more effective retirement planning is already underway, and many fiduciaries are breathing a sigh of relief because of it.
Answers to the questions you’ve all been asking these past six years.
The best strategy is to live in moderation – both today and when you retire.
Now that you’ve determined your Goal-Oriented Target, discover what it means.
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