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Imagine a world where you could sleep in until noon every day. Where you could watch Netflix for hours without feeling any guilt. Where you could eat all your favorite junk food, and not gain a pound. And, best of all, you could invest in lazy portfolios and still attain market returns!

Lucky for you, one of those is true!

Well, maybe they’re all true depending on who you are (and how fast your metabolism is). But, for most of us, we face the unfortunate truth that in every day life being lazy has negative consequences.

However, in the investing world, being lazy can actually be a good great thing.

Building a lazy portfolio could help you get the stock market returns you are looking for without having to invest the time and money most people typically associate with Wall Street.

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A 401(k) is one of the best retirement accounts out there and is loaded with great benefits. Though, like a car that gets good gas mileage, there are things you can do to turn that “good” gas mileage into “great” gas mileage.

Today you’ll learn some of those tips and tricks. Otherwise said, you’ll learn how to best protect and grow your money in your 401(k).

By the way, this is part 3 to our series on 401(k)s. If you missed the first two lessons, you can check them out below. They go more in depth on specific 401(k) topics:

1. When (and When Not) to Max Out Your 401(k)
2. Should You Invest in Company Stock in Your 401(k)

And if you’re looking to understand if your 401(k) is in a good spot today before digging in further, Blooom could be a great solution for you.

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