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401(k) Balances Increased Very Little In The Last 10 years

TedTed
in Fund Discussions
FYI: Auto enrollment without auto escalation of default contribution rate is part of the problem.
Regards,
Ted
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/401k-balances-increased-very-little-in-the-last-10-years-2016-08-10/print

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  • Sven
    Not encouraging picture. The more important question is how do they fall behind: (1) inapproapriate asset allocation, (2) sold out in 2007-2008, (3) contribution below the annual limit, or (4) a combination of 1-3.
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