Contributing to your company’s 401(k)? Great! But that’s just the beginning. We’ve got three tips on how to take control of what that money is invested in.
First, stocks historically do better in the long run than bonds do, so invest long-term money in stocks, not bonds.
Second, be diversified in your investing. Invest in big and small companies as well as international and US companies.
Third, train yourself to accept some risk!
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