Smart401k Blog

I wanted to let you know that we recently posted two new articles in the Smart401k Insights section of our Tools & Resources page.  The first article ”A Primer on Annuities“ was written in response to numerous inquiries from our clients who had questions about annuities.  We tried to cover everything from “what is an annuity?” to “what should I be aware of before buying an annuity?” and everything in between. 

The second article titled “Smart Savings: Start Now“ is the first in a series of articles about how and where to save during different life stages.  With graduation upon us we decided to start the series by addressing new college grads and those who are just starting to think about saving.  The article provides an introduction to several different savings vehicles and a step-by-step plan on how to get started.  If you know someone who is in this situation you might want to consider combining the article with a gift certificate to Smart401k so they get off on the right foot with their 401(k).  To purchase a gift certificate click here.

We hope that you find the blog interesting and useful.  Most of the articles have been about issues that we hear about from you or see in the news.  We would like to start answering more questions from you and addressing topics that you find interesting.  You can email us directly at info@smart401k.com or post a response/question to one of our posts if you’d like to know more about a specific topic.  As always, our advisors are here to answer any questions you might have.

Scott H

We know a blog is normally meant to spawn discussion with its readers, and to illustrate that we are keeping up with trends in the world. We have heard you all asking for our take on this volatile market, and want you to know we are listening. Check out these articles on the Insights page of our website - Risk and Investing and 10 Do’s and Don’ts of Your Retirement Plan, and please continue to let us know what you want to read.

A couple of quick notes on future blog content:

First, I hope you enjoy the “A Week in the Rearview” entry just posted below.  The purpose of this entry is to provide our blog subscribers with a weekly summary of the economic or market related events from the week that we believe are most likely to have an impact in some way (short-term or longer-term) on the markets and your retirement account.  We hope it becomes a quick way for you to cut through the clutter and get a quick synopsis of major company and economic events that can have an impact on you. 

Second, we want to start making our blog more interactive by addressing the questions you have - right in the blog.  In this spirit, we are going to select from the hundreds (thousands?) of email questions we get a week from customers or people just interested in our opinions.  We also want to invite you, our blog readers to submit any comments or questions you’d like answered - whether it be through this blog or directly to you in private via email.  Please send us your questions regarding the markets, the economy, or your specific investments or situations.  We’ll answer you one way or another. 

If you have any other suggestions for us on what you’d like to see in the blog - please let us know by dropping us a line at info@smart401k.com.

Scott

Just a reminder to those thinking about signing up for the Smart401k service, if you sign up (risk-free for 30 days) before the new year, use the promotion code “holiday” to receive $20 off of an annual subscription. We’ve only done this deal once a year in the past.  To sign up, go to www.smart401k.com and click on the “Register Now” button.

Note also that we are updating our recommendations the first week of January.

Scott Revare, CEO of Smart401k appeared on the TV program “Your Investments with Adam Bold” on Friday, October 19th.  To view the segment on the web, go to:

http://www.yourinvestmentsshow.com/shows.shtml

Be sure and watch the October 19th show (Scott’s segment is at the beginning of the show).