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Straight Story: 401(k) diversification

Contributing to your 401(k) and taking advantage of your company's matching funds is a retirement investment fundamental. Economics editor Chris Farrell says to remember the Marketplace Money Mantra: "Diversify, diversify, diversify."

Economics editor Chris Farrell (American Public Media)

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