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twodogsbarking

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7. I am not with Vanguard but would recommend them. 401k at my job had Vanguard. Keep in mind where you are in relation

Reply to Auggie (Reply #2)

Thu Apr 18, 2024, 06:27 PM

Apr 18

to tax brackets and don't rule out either contributing to a Roth IRA or converting some and pay tax if you can in the lower bracket.. I paid an upfont fee in a fund I got seven years ago. Something to consider long term.
Figure out what works best for you and lets you sleep at night. Don't sleep in court though.

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Advice on IRA investment please [View all] mdmc Apr 18 OP

A few questions first... Probatim Apr 18 #1

I'll retire in 20 years mdmc Apr 18 #3

I am not with Vanguard but would recommend them. 401k at my job had Vanguard. Keep in mind where you are in relation twodogsbarking Apr 18 #7

There are mutual funds called Target Retirement Auggie Apr 18 #8

Your direction is good. twodogsbarking Apr 18 #9

Too many variables PJMcK Apr 18 #4

I like VFIAX Arger68 Apr 18 #5

I like do-gooder funds Easterncedar Apr 18 #6

I too like a good mission statement mdmc Apr 24 #13

Check out index funds, also Warpy Apr 19 #10

Some index funds are mutual funds, and some are ETF's. And there are actively managed ETFs and mutual funds progree Apr 19 #11

Stock dividend funds bucolic_frolic Apr 21 #12

Roth or regular? NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 24 #14