Smart Retirement Move: Invest in Index Funds with Your 401(k)




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Summary: Want to up your game with your 401(k)?Learn what smart retirement moves you can make to optimize your portfolio and save for retirement! <br> Smart Retirement Moves for Your 401(k)<br> Last week we look at retirement planning from a high level – figuring out a ballpark of what you’d like your retirement to look like as well as how it fits in with what you’re doing now.<br> This week we’re focused on a very specific part – figuring out what to invest in when there are plenty of options.<br> Since I’m not a financial planner and I have no idea of your very specific finances, this episode will cover the process.<br> In this episode we’ll get into:<br> <br> * Prioritizing your investments<br> * Look at whether index funds are really a smart move<br> * Optimizing your 401(k)<br> <br> Hope you enjoy!<br> Resources to Rock Your Retirement<br> Ready to invest for retirement? Here are some fantastic resources to set things up and help you plan for your retirement together.<br> <br> * <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/rockRetirement">Rock Retirement</a><br> * <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/SimpleInvesting"> Investing Made Simple</a><br> * Free 401(k) Analysis:<a href="https://couplemoney.com/blooom"> blooom</a><br> * <a href="https://couplemoney.com/financial-independence/secret-financial-independence-early-retirement/">The Secret Sauce to Financial Independence &amp; Early Retirement</a><br> * <a href="https://www.rogerwhitney.com/blog/">Retirement Answer Man Podcast </a><br> * Best Budget and Money Apps: <a href="https://couplemoney.com/PersonalCapital">Personal Capital</a>, <a href="https://couplemoney.com/tiller">Tiller</a>, <a href="https://couplemoney.com/mint">Mint</a><br> * Automatic Saving: <a href="https://couplemoney.com/qapital">Qapital</a><br> * <a href="https://couplemoney.com/book">Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money</a><br> * <a href="http://couplemoneypodcast.com/financial-independence-and-parenthood/" rel="bookmark">Financial Independence and Parenthood</a><br> * <a href="https://couplemoney.com/retirement/setting-up-your-retirement-with-the-right-tools/">Setting Up Your Retirement with the Right Tools</a><br> * <a href="https://couplemoney.com/podcast/marriage-financial-independence-same-page/">How to Get on the Same Page with Financial Independence</a><br> <br> Support the Podcast!<br> Thank you so much for listening to the podcast!<br> <br> * Spread the word! If you enjoyed this episode and think it can help a buddy get on the path to dumping debt and become financially free, please share.<br> * Leave a review. Honest feedback and reviews make a big difference and gets the word out about the podcast. Leave your review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/couple-money-podcast-build-your-marriage-wealth-together/id924656111?mt=2">Apple</a> or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/elle-martinez/couple-money-podcast">Stitcher</a>.<br> * Grab a copy of <a href="https://couplemoney.com/book">Jumpstart Your Marriage and Your Money</a>. My book is designed for a busy couple to set up their finances in 4 weeks. Get tips and tools that have worked for other couples on their journey of building their marriage and wealth together!<br> <br> Music Credit<br> Like the music in this episode? Our theme song is by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/gentleregime">Gentle Regime</a>. Additional music by <a href="https://leerosevere.bandcamp.com/">Lee Rosevere</a>.<br>