What Are Lazy Portfolios?

What Are Lazy Portfolios?

Investing can be intimidating. It’s a complex and time-consuming endeavor. This is especially true for beginners. , Lazy portfolios offer an appealing solution for this group of people. A lazy portfolio is a straightforward investment strategy designed to require minimal effort and oversight while aiming to deliver solid long-term returns.

April 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

April 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • 1970s Redux: Why the Smithsonian Era Feels Strangely Familiar in 2025
  • Fund Analysis: All Weather ETF ALLW
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Market Overview
Maximize Your Cash Returns

Maximize Your Cash Returns

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance: Inflation Pressure and 401(k) as Rainy-Day Fund
  • Maximize Your Cash Returns
  • Good Funds: Capital Group ETFs
  • Market Overview
March 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

March 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • Growth vs. Value: Late Stage and Early Stage of a Bull Market
  • Fund Analysis: CLO Bond Funds
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Market Overview
Roth IRA for Kids? SEP IRA for Rental Income?

Roth IRA for Kids? SEP IRA for Rental Income?

In this issue:

  • News & Tips You Can Use: 5 Tax Tips For Tax Filing Season
  • 6 Ways to Cope in Your Retirement Savings & Spending Under the Current DOGE, Tariff Regime 
  • Backdoor Roth IRA Pro-Rata Conversion Calculator
  • Market Overview
February 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

February 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • QARP: Quality at a Reasonable Price — Graham’s Framework for Defensive Investors
  • Fund Analysis: QARP-style ETFs
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Market Overview
Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls

Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls

In this issue:

  • Latest in Retirement Savings & Personal Finance
  • Dividend Income Investments: Benefits and Pitfalls
  • Dividend Income Calculator for Stocks, ETFs, and Mutual Funds
  • Market Overview
9 Lessons From Retirees’ Biggest Retirement Regrets

9 Lessons From Retirees’ Biggest Retirement Regrets

In this issue:

  • 9 Lessons From Retirees’ Biggest Retirement Regrets
  • Returns of MyPlanIQ Core Model Portfolios
  • Portfolio Simulator (Calculator)
  • Lazy Portfolios: Simple Templates for 401(k) and IRA Investments
  • Market Overview
January 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

January 2025 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • 2024 Review
  • Fund Analysis: Be Cautious with Options-Based Income Funds
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
  • Expect a Bumpy Ride: Outlook for Stocks and Bonds in 2025
Smart Rules of Thumb to Manage Your Personal Debts

Smart Rules of Thumb to Manage Your Personal Debts

In this issue:

  • Student Loan Payoff and 401(k) Match
  • Smart Rules of Thumb to Manage Your Personal Debts
  • Savings Goal Calculator: Payoff Debt and Save More
  • Most Popular Bond Funds in 401(k) Plans
  • Market Overview
December 2024 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

December 2024 MyPlanIQ Portfolio Update

In this issue:

  • Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolios In-Depth Update
  • Fund analysis: U.S. stock momentum factor ETFs
  • Economic & Market Indicators
  • Model Portfolios
  • Funds to Watch
The Four Essential Steps for 401(k) Investments

The Four Essential Steps for 401(k) Investments

In this issue:

  • Leaving your company: things to consider for your company 401(k) account
  • The Four Essential Steps for 401(k) Investments
  • How to Determine the Amount to Contribute to Maximize Your Company Match
  • Thrift Savings Plan: The Largest Public Sector Workers’ Retirement Savings Plan
  • Market overview: Enjoy the season but don’t be complacent
Roth 401(K): A Retirement Savings Option You Shouldn’t Ignore

Roth 401(K): A Retirement Savings Option You Shouldn’t Ignore

In this issue:

  • Retirees’ credit card debt increased!
  • Roth 401(K): A Retirement Savings Option You Shouldn’t Ignore
  • Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k) Calculator
  • Top 15 employers with the highest employer match rate per employee
  • Market overview: Year-end stock rally?