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AI just roasted your retirement plan
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I set up my 401(k) back when I worked for AT&T and truly never looked at it again. I picked a few funds and stocks, hoped for the best and trusted that everything was on track. It worked out for me. But now?
With AI peeking over my financial shoulder like a nosy aunt, I’m in deep. I’m dissecting my holdings, side-eyeing expense ratios and even questioning my financial adviser like I suddenly have a CFA.
You might not have the best mix of investments, and sneaky fees could be quietly draining your money. Do what I do. Use AI to get a second opinion, safely and easily.
Step 1: Grab the basics
Log in to your 401(k) or brokerage account and save in a doc. Tip in a tip: In Chrome, put doc.new in the address bar to start a new Google doc.
In there put:
- The names or ticker symbols of your investments
- The percentage you have in each fund
- Any listed fees or “expense ratios”
That’s all you need. Never share account numbers, dollar amounts tied to your name or login info. AI doesn’t need them.
Step 2: Ask AI what it thinks
Head to ChatGPT (or your favorite AI assistant) and type something like: “Here are the funds in my 401(k). Does this look like a good mix for someone who’s 50 years old?”
You’ll get a plain-English breakdown of your risk level, diversification and what your investments actually do.
Step 3: Look for sneaky fees
3,821%
That’s how much Pokémon cards have surged since 2004. For context, the S&P 500 managed a measly 483% in the same stretch. Translation: Pikachu just smoked your retirement account (paywall link). One near-mint Pikachu Illustrator sold for $5.3M, proving that a tiny crease can tank your portfolio faster than a bad earnings call.
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