Picking the right funds for your retirement account is critical, but so is understanding how to maximize your savings. Here's what you can do to keep more of your money.
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The biggest risk to investment accounts is performance. If the market tanks, the stock-based mutual funds in your 401k account are likely to decline, as well. If bond yields remain paltry, any bond fund you own will suffer. That's the way investing works.
