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Failing to Diversify

• Holding too few funds
• Investing in the same kinds of funds
• Loading up on company stock

Rarely Changing Allocations

• 80% of participants never make changes to their original fund allocations.¹

Making Decisions Not Based on Research or Long-Term Strategy

• Using tips, rumors and latest financial news to make investment decisions.
• Relying on friends, family and co-workers for advice.
• Chasing returns, trying to time the market or using “buy-and-hope” investment strategies.

Not Acting on Advice from Financial Advisor

• Most Financial Advisors stay involved with their client’s investments, but prefer to leave their 401(k), 403(b) and 457 accounts alone.
• When the average investor gets advice from a Financial Advisor they often fail to follow through on that advice.

Not Saving Enough

• With the U.S. Social Security System being strained and many companies discontinuing their pension plans, the 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans become even more important.

¹ Source: Hands-off: Holders of 401(k) Retirement Accounts Are Not Your Typical Investors, Knowledge @ Wharton, 2006