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• These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can guide your money decisions

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• Cryptocurrency options in 401(k) plans: Here's what to know to make the most of your workplace retirement plan

  The run-up in cryptocurrency prices has some investors interested, and changing rules around their use in 401(k) plans has opened up options to invest.
  
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• Target-date funds — the most popular 401(k) plan investment — don't work for everyone

  Target-date funds are poised to capture about two-thirds of all 401(k) contributions by 2027. While they benefit many investors, others may see drawbacks.
  
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• How to maximize your 401(k) plan in 2025 with higher limits, bigger catch-up contributions

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• Don’t compare your retirement investments to the S&P 500

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  MarketWatch - Jan. 4

• Why it's time to tweak your investments after lofty stock returns in 2024

  Investors may need to tweak their portfolio holdings following a 23% gain in the S&P 500 index in 2024.
  
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