Investors Silently Losing 6.86% Over Five Years to Fees
Two Nasdaq-100 trackers offer the same index path, but a small fee delta has produced a 6.86% trailing return gap ove...
Fees
This page covers essential insights on fees and how to avoid them. Understanding fees can help you save money and improve your overall financial health.
13 articlesWhy ARKK Investors Paid Premium Fees Despite Losses
ARKK’s 0.75% expense ratio and a 46-stock lineup delivered a five-year loss, prompting renewed scrutiny of whether ar...
EEM’s 0.69% Quietly Costs You More Than You Realize
EEM’s 0.69% fee quietly drags down returns for investors, especially over decades. A cheaper alternative, IEMG at 0.0...
Health Care ETFs Delivers: An XLV vs IYH Deep Dive
Health care ETFs offer a blend of steady growth and defensive qualities. In this deep dive, we compare XLV and IYH, e...
It's Your Money: Find Retirement Fee Numbers That Matter
Too many savers don’t know what they’re paying in retirement plan fees. This guide shows you how to uncover those cos...
Suze Orman Urges DIY Investing for 54-Year-Old with 600K
On June 11, 2026, Suze Orman advised a caller with $600,000 to manage the portfolio themselves rather than pay a 1.5%...
Kiplinger’s Private Equity 401(K) Fees Roil Retirement Plans
A new analysis reveals that private equity inside 401(K) plans can charge 2%-3% annually, creating a long-term drag t...
7 Signs Your 401(K) Quietly Underperforming in 2026
As market conditions shift in 2026, many 401(K) accounts look solid on paper but lag in real terms. This report highl...
Is Your Advisor Closet Indexing Hurting Your Returns Right Now?
As markets swing in early 2026, many investors pay active fees for funds that closely track benchmarks. Here’s a fast...
Signs Your 401(k) Isn’t Working as Planned for 2026
As markets wobble in early 2026, many workers question whether their 401K isn’t keeping pace with goals. Here are the...
This "easy" Retirement Savings Move Could Backfire
Retirement planning can feel overwhelming, and a tempting, seemingly simple move can backfire. Here’s how to spot hid...
Could Have Captured Gold’s 73% Surge for 0.18% Fees
Gold has rallied about 73% over the past year as inflation jitters fade and risk-off trades surge. This report shows ...