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This is part two of a two part series on 401(k)s: determining if you should invest in company stock in your 401(k).
If you missed part one, you can find it here. We highlight the five things you should do before maxing out your 401(k).
Maybe we’ll do a part three. Not sure yet… If you have any ideas or questions or 401(k)s then let me know!
Anyway, to the topic at hand.
[Read more…] about Should You Invest in Company Stock in Your 401(k)?Index investing is a great strategy for beginners. It takes the complexity out of stock picking because you are buying the overall stock (or bond) market, not individual stocks. It guarantees your returns will be similar to the market you are looking to mirror (i.e., the S&P 500).
Many expert investors, like Warren Buffett, agree with and promote index investing. As Buffett told CNBC, “Consistently buy an S&P 500 low-cost index fund… I think it’s the thing that makes the most sense practically all of the time.”
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