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3633: Hidden 401K Fees No One Talks About by Logan Allec with Saving Joyfully on Retirement Investing

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Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice
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Jul 18, 2026
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Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3633: Logan Allec explains how seemingly small retirement account charges, like 12b-1 fees, administrative costs, advisory fees, load fees, and transaction commissions, can quietly erode long-term savings. Understanding where your money is going and reviewing your plan documents regularly can help you make smarter decisions and potentially keep more of your retirement nest egg. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://savingjoyfully.com/blog/hidden-401k-fees-no-one-talks-about Quotes to ponder: "Providers are responsible for managing the funds in the account and making sure everything runs smoothly." "You may be surprised when you realize how much of your contributions are covering these costs rather than your retirement." "It’s important to review your plan’s prospectus every year to learn about any changes." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices