Although I wasn t in an annuity plan myself, I now know that many individuals get talked into investing in an annuity without understanding how they operate and what their fee structure looks like. Even without an annuity plan, though, I know the fees I was paying in my 403(b) were considerably higher than the fees I now pay in my self-managed index fund portfolio.
How to make the most of your employer-sponsored retirement plan
Although you have limited choices when it comes to your employer-sponsored retirement plan, it s still important to do your own research before blindly putting your money into investments chosen by an advisor. This is especially true if that advisor is going to make a commission off of your choices, as that can dictate what investments they recommend to you.