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The Mental Accounting of Asset Allocation

A Wealth of Common Sense

I’m currently maxing out my 401k, Roth IRA, and have roughly $45k in a taxable brokerage account. Via my company’s ESOP, my company’s stock has become 20% of my brokerage account even after selling a good chunk steadily over the past several years. A reader asks: I’m a 30 year old living in Brooklyn making $175/year.

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Adviser links: making the right decisions

Abnormal Returns

standarddeviationspod.com) Christine Benz and Amy Arnott talk asset allocation and more with Matt Krantz. riabiz.com) Retirement accounts On the downside of holding non-traditional assets in an IRA. investmentnews.com) Why funds in pre-tax retirement accounts need to be adjusted for taxes.

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Personal finance links: striving for more

Abnormal Returns

peterlazaroff.com) Investing There's no magic rule for asset allocation. crr.bc.edu) Saving for college How much should you save in 529 accounts? (podcasts.apple.com) Peter Lazaroff talks with Manisha Thakor author of “MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your “Enough.”

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In The Long Run, Stocks Outperform Bonds… Or Do They?

Nerd's Eye View

Every document that considers the facts around any particular asset class will invariably include that disclaimer, but constructing a portfolio consisting of a mix of equities, fixed income, and other assets requires investors and advicers to make some fundamental assumptions around long-term expected returns and correlations between assets.

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Research links: the burden of proof

Abnormal Returns

(mrzepczynski.blogspot.com) There's not much to see in tactical asset allocation ETF performance. researchaffiliates.com) How does index fund ownership affect firm accounting quality? insights.factorresearch.com) Active share doesn't tell us anything about future performance. papers.ssrn.com).

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How Often Should You Check Your Retirement Account Balance?

WiserAdvisor

Overindulgence in information can lead to poor decisions, and excessive monitoring of your retirement account balance can result in stress. Checking your retirement account balance too often can have a psychological impact on you. Therefore, exploring the optimal frequency for checking your retirement account is essential.

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Your Retirement Planning Starter Pack

Carson Wealth

Most individuals choose to have a certain amount of money transferred from each paycheck directly into their investment accounts so they don’t even have the option to spend it. Set Up Another Retirement Account Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) may offer tax advantaged savings as well. Again, I wish I had that crystal ball!