Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®Mar 16Should I Use 401(k) Money to Invest in Crypto?Cryptocurrencies have continued to gain momentum lately, with recent regulatory approvals of bitcoin ETFs. These rulings broaden access...
Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®Feb 17The Pros and Cons of taking a 401(k) Loan It can be tempting to borrow from your 401(k). Especially if you have a long time before retirement and you need some extra cash to...
Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®Nov 1, 2023Why Your 401(K) Has a Default Investment Option and How It Helps YouA common question that I get from 401(k) participants is, “Why is my money automatically invested in this fund?” The follow up question...
Jeran Van Alfen, CFP®Oct 8, 2022Are Annuities a Bad Deal?Annuities get a bad rap and for some there are very good reasons this is so. However, annuities do serve a purpose.