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Understanding Risk Tolerance: A Guide for Fannie Mae Employees Navigating Retirement Changes

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The world of investing is very subjective--the investment plan that’s right for you depends largely upon the level of comfort that you have when it comes to risk. We'd like our clients from Fannie Mae to remember that you can’t completely avoid risk when it comes to investing, but it's possible for you to manage it.

There are two aspects of risk tolerance for Fannie Mae employees to consider: (1) the capacity of your investment plan itself to absorb losses, and (2) how comfortable you are personally with risk. The first aspect can be quantified--the more flexibility your investment plan has when it comes to potential loss, the more risk your plan can tolerate. For example, as we’ve discussed, a long investment time horizon may allow you to take on more risk than a short time horizon.

'You can’t completely avoid risk when it comes to investing, but it is possible for you to manage it..'

The second aspect, how comfortable you are personally with risk, is more of an emotional measure, and depends on many factors, including your objectives, life stage, personality, and investment experience. Some investors are comfortable with a high degree of risk, while others can tolerate only minimal risk. Individual risk tolerance is an important factor for Fannie Mae employees in deciding which individual investments are appropriate for them, as well as how their investment dollars should be allocated among different investment classes.

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Investors are typically grouped into three categories for purposes of discussing risk tolerance: aggressive (those who have a high degree of risk tolerance); moderate (those willing to accept some degree of risk), and conservative (those who are risk averse).

What type of retirement savings plan does Fannie Mae offer to its employees?

Fannie Mae offers a 401(k) Savings Plan to help employees save for retirement.

How can Fannie Mae employees enroll in the 401(k) Savings Plan?

Fannie Mae employees can enroll in the 401(k) Savings Plan through the company’s benefits portal during the enrollment period.

Does Fannie Mae match employee contributions to the 401(k) Savings Plan?

Yes, Fannie Mae provides a matching contribution to employee contributions made to the 401(k) Savings Plan, subject to specific limits.

What is the maximum contribution limit for Fannie Mae employees in the 401(k) Savings Plan?

The maximum contribution limit for Fannie Mae employees is determined by the IRS annual limits, which can change each year.

Can Fannie Mae employees change their contribution percentage to the 401(k) Savings Plan?

Yes, Fannie Mae employees can change their contribution percentage at any time through the benefits portal.

What investment options are available in Fannie Mae's 401(k) Savings Plan?

Fannie Mae's 401(k) Savings Plan offers a variety of investment options, including mutual funds, target-date funds, and other investment vehicles.

Is there a vesting schedule for the employer match in Fannie Mae's 401(k) Savings Plan?

Yes, there is a vesting schedule for the employer match in Fannie Mae's 401(k) Savings Plan, which determines when employees fully own the matched contributions.

Can Fannie Mae employees take loans against their 401(k) Savings Plan balance?

Yes, Fannie Mae allows employees to take loans against their 401(k) Savings Plan balance, subject to specific terms and conditions.

What happens to my 401(k) Savings Plan if I leave Fannie Mae?

If you leave Fannie Mae, you have several options for your 401(k) Savings Plan balance, including rolling it over to another retirement account or cashing it out.

How often can Fannie Mae employees review their 401(k) Savings Plan statements?

Fannie Mae employees can review their 401(k) Savings Plan statements quarterly, and they can also access their account information online at any time.

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