Watching your 401(k) balance rise as stock markets trend higher might give savers a sense of comfort, but WSJ reporter Anne Tergesen tells host J.R. Whalen why financial experts say that could do longterm damage to your retirement portfolio.
0:00 Why people are eager to check 401(k)s
1:38 Harm in checking your balance
2:08 Connection between checking an account and longterm results
3:24 Ease of accessibility
4:05 How frequently you should check your balance
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