Invest for/in Your Retirement
THE SHORT ANSWER
No, the 401(k) doesn't doom you to a substandard retirement.
COMMENTARY
Morningstar's John Rekenthaler lays out our prescription to make these funds--which can serve an important role for many retirement accounts--more shareholder friendly.
IMPROVING YOUR FINANCES
Five tips for maximizing returns in a subpar retirement plan.
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