Personal Finance: Fees, risk hobble 401(k)s

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Efforts to raise 401(k) participation hit snags Q: My Merrill Lynch financial adviser won't tell me whether I should buy Bank of America stock (BAC) because the two firms are affiliated. Is he being overly cautious, or is this the law? Read past columns: Inflation: Finding the value of a dollar Textron stock: Matches the S&P 500, but it's more risky Merck stock: Could be good medicine for your portfolio Tax efficient funds and ETFs can save you a bundle
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