10 best funds for your 401k in '12

The year could be another tough one for those trying to build up their nest eggs. But these top picks -- 2 funds in each of 5 investment classes -- could help.

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Mar 21, 2012 8:57AM
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Please explain to me how, if the fund manager is the big ticket item in getting the returns, how can I select a similar fund in my 401k that obviously won't have the same fund manager?
Mar 21, 2012 12:13PM
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Excellent question Mortgage Lady!!
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