
Are You Overpaying for Mutual Funds? Plus: CalPERS Retirement & The California Billionaire Tax
In this episode of the Planned Solutions Incorporated Podcast, Mutual funds offer different share classes with varying fees, sales charges, minimums, and eligibility requirements, which can significantly affect long-term returns. Investors should compare expenses, loads, and holding periods while considering fund type, risk, liquidity, and investment goals. Active funds typically cost more than index funds, while ETFs offer similar diversification with different trading considerations. Choosing the appropriate fund and share class may help manage costs and improve investment outcomes. California Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on roughly 200 California billionaire residents, potentially raising $100 billion over five years for healthcare, education, and food assistance. Supporters cite healthcare funding needs, while opponents warn of wealthy residents leaving, reducing tax revenue, jobs, and investment. The measure would generally exclude real estate, pensions, and retirement accounts, while creating administrative costs and potential tax-planning costs for affected taxpayers. CalPERS is the nation’s largest public pension fund, serving more than 2 million retirement members and 1.5 million health members. Its defined-benefit pension generally uses service credit, the benefit factor, and final compensation. Its members typically vest after five years, with retirement ages varying by formula. Supplemental plans can provide additional income, while reciprocity may coordinate service between California public retirement systems and help meet requirements. Plus, a look at the Planned Solutions Incorporated Office Bulletin Board -Planned Solutions recently had a two-day business planning meeting with our business consultant Lori Frasier. We have been working with Lori for over a year now to help us articulate and document Planned Solutions core values, work on more effective communication between those responsible for different workflows and discuss how we can better coordinate work processes to continue to provide high service levels. Date: Friday, October 9th, 2026Location: Rancho Murieta Country Club – North Course 7000 Alameda DriveRancho Murieta, CA 95683 Time: 1:00pm shotgun start, 5:30pm reception All profits go to cancer research and education. You can help by attending the tournament or donating. Not golfing? Bring friends and attend the reception. To subscribe to the Personal Finance Review (the written form of all the content we discuss on the podcast), please e-mail Katie@PlannedSolutions.com Planned Solutions, Inc. ADDRESS: 1130 Iron Point Road, Suite 170, Folsom, CA 95630 PHONE: (916) 361-0100 or (800) 750-2111 E-MAIL: Shannon@PlannedSolutions.com FAX: (916) 361-0191 WEBSITE: www.PlannedSolutions.com












