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Podcast: Success in the New Retirement
Episode: The Silent Killer: Fees in Retirement Plans
Description: This week, Damon Roberts & Matt Deaton discuss fees in retirement plans. Fees are a silent killer of retirement plans, but they are often not readily available or disclosed. Mutual funds have three major fees: expense ratio, 12B1 fee, and transaction cost. Controlling fees is a predictor of success in your retirement account. Morningstar reports can reveal the fees you're actually paying. Lowering fees can significantly improve your portfolio's performance. Index funds are a cheap alternative with low management fees. It's important to understand and reduce fees in investments like mutual funds and variable annuities. Customizing a financial plan in...