SHOULD YOU HAVE YOUR 401(K) PROFESSIONALLY MANAGED?

Posted by Michael Kane, CFP®
On December 21, 2017

As with many questions, the correct answer is: It depends. If you are like me, your goal is to grow your company 401(k) plan as much as you can so you can have a comfortable retirement. But how do you get there? The first step is to contribute as much as you possibly can to […]

FIDELITY BROKERAGELINK: DESIGNED FOR SAVVY INVESTORS WHO WANT MORE CHOICES

Posted by Michael Kane, CFP®
On August 31, 2016

Are you a savvy 401(k) investor who prefers to do your own investment research? If so, Fidelity BrokerageLink could be a useful tool for you. WHAT IS BROKERAGELINK? Fidelity BrokerageLink is an additional trading platform offered by Fidelity Investments to many of their 401(k) plan participants. It is a self-directed brokerage trading option that offers […]

THE BENEFITS OF ADDING AN AUTO-INCREASE TO YOUR 401(K) CONTRIBUTIONS

Posted by Michael Kane, CFP®
On March 18, 2016

As a pilot, you have many factors to consider when planning for your retirement; 401(k), pension (if retired military or if PBGC through an airline), Social Security and any personal IRAs or savings and taxable investment accounts. In most pilot contracts, the airline makes large contributions to your 401(k), but it is also important to […]