There are some risks that may be hiding in your 401(k). Ask yourself these few key questions and take control of your 401(k):
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Does your plan have potential conflicts of interest? You should investigate whether your investments present any conflicts of interest such as revenue sharing and decide whether they're worth the risk.
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Are you paying unnecessary fees? Fees amounting to 1% should be a red flag.
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Are money market fund the only option for cash? Because of fees and inflation, the value of your money will steadily decline while it's in a money market account.
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Is there limited variety of asset classes? Make sure your plan is giving you enough choices.
Read more here: http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/12/16/are-these-4-big-risks-hiding-in-your-401k-plan.aspx
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