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1.
Most mutual funds may charge you a front-end load. This is to cover _______.
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Buying shares. Front-end loads pay for brokers buying shares for you.
2.
Fees for optional services in your 401(k) plan would be paid by _______.
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You only. Others do not pay for optional services that you use.
3.
If you take advantage of an optional feature in a 401(k) plan, do you pay for it on your own or does the plan cover it as part of your normal expenses?
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You pay for it on your own. Optional features are paid for by you.
4.
All fees levied on your 401(k) plan must be paid by you.
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False. Some fees are paid by your employer.
5.
Your 401(k) plans annual report details the expenses that you paid individually for your plan.
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False. The annual report is a general document that covers the 401(k) plan overall. You should consult your account statement for information on any fees that you paid individually.
6.
401(k) plan fees will have a negligible effect on your account balance over many years.
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False. Over many years, even small fees will really eat into your account balance.