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Common pitfalls of 401(k) plans
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Written by Don McDonald   
August 28, 2007
The Midas touch
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Written by Don McDonald   
July 06, 2007

Making money often appears to be a daunting task. Too many options cause us to either throw up our hands in frustration or seek the help of those we believe know more.

But, in reality, the essence of making money is easy to understand.

Lessons I learned in bed
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December 14, 2006

Paul Merriman once thought he knew the most important things about investing. But a few weeks in bed taught him some surprising lessons, which he shares in this article.

Borrow from your 401(k) plan? Stop and think first!
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Written by Cheryl Curran, CFP   
October 03, 2006

Lots of people are tempted to borrow from their 401(k). In this article, Cheryl Curran tells why this is a bum idea.

Why the market beats most investors
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November 17, 2006

When mutual funds report their results, it may look as if that's what their shareholders got. But in fact, many investors in those funds never got those returns. In this article, Tom Cock Jr., director of education for Merriman Capital Management, tells why. 

Out with the Dow
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Written by Don McDonald   
November 08, 2006

The widely-watched Dow Jones Industrial Average of 30 stocks is often regarded as a proxy for the U.S. stock market. But, as national radio host Don McDonald writes in this article, it's a poor proxy indeed. 

Ask Paul: What about mid-caps?
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Written by Richard Buck   
August 15, 2005
Why don’t you include mid-cap funds in your Suggested Portfolios? Is it because large-cap and small-cap funds already contain enough mid-cap exposure?

What's wrong with 401(k) plans
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Written by Paul Merriman   
December 15, 2005
Most 401(k) plans are far from perfect, and chances are good (actually this is bad) that yours falls far short of what it could be. In this article Paul Merriman describes the ideal 401(k) plan, discusses real-life plans we have studied and tells how you may be able to improve your own plan.

Roth and traditional 401(k) plans compared
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Written by Richard Buck   
January 26, 2006
The Roth 401(k): Is it right for you?
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Written by Greg Berkman, CPA   
January 26, 2006
Starting in 2006 many employers are offering employees the choice of a new breed of 401(k) plan. In this article, Seattle CPA Greg Berkman discusses the pros and cons.

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