Retirement Reform Blog

It’s about time…the good news about 401(k)s has finally surfaced, thanks to an article from the Wall Street Journal.   After all the hand-wringing over 401(k) balances that took a tumble last fall, and ideas proposed by some in Congress over what to do about it (mainly nanny-state schemes of allowing the government to manage retirement accounts), it has been noticed that balances are bouncing back.   (Thank you to WSJ’s Karen Blumenthal) Read the rest of this entry »

Whether because of his slow, steady pace or the big hard shell on his back, the turtle is a reptile we should all consider emulating during a market downturn.  This economic landslide in particular has caused hysteria among investors looking to build their retirement nest eggs and has prompted many to leave the market all together opting for the cookie jar or the sock under the mattress instead. The prolonged contraction we are facing has many wondering whether or not we’ve even hit the bottom yet.  But take heart! The clouds will soon break.  It’s all in the approach.

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