I was wondering what advice some of you older guys on here have for someone who wants to start investing for their future and retirement. From everything I have read Roth IRA's is the way to go with my retirement account. I am looking at starting up a Roth with one of the big names either Merrill Lynch, T.Rowe etc. I would also like to do some small investing in other areas but am new to the game. Up until this point I have invested the Amish way, a penny saved is a penny earned. I am looking for suggestions for investments to research and if you have had great success with anything I would like to hear about that as well. Thanks for any feedback.
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If you are not super savvy and want to simply your allocations and have them adjust to your risk preferences and life stage, then a life cycle fund is a good option. They adjust over time, for example as you move closer towards retirement the fund changes its allocation to less risky investments. They are also well diversified. T-Rowe Price has the lowest fees for these types of funds and I have my Roth IRA invested in one.
Over the long run, you will not beat the market index, especially when adjusted for fees. Therefore I would recommend an index fund because it does not require active management and all it does is track the index. S & P 500 Index funds are generally a good bet.
IMO, I think these are your best starting points and as you become more familiar with the markets you can decide where you would like invest additional money.
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Originally posted by mentalflex View PostIf you are not super savvy and want to simply your allocations and have them adjust to your risk preferences and life stage, then a life cycle fund is a good option. They adjust over time, for example as you move closer towards retirement the fund changes its allocation to less risky investments. They are also well diversified. T-Rowe Price has the lowest fees for these types of funds and I have my Roth IRA invested in one.
Over the long run, you will not beat the market index, especially when adjusted for fees. Therefore I would recommend an index fund because it does not require active management and all it does is track the index. S & P 500 Index funds are generally a good bet.
IMO, I think these are your best starting points and as you become more familiar with the markets you can decide where you would like invest additional money.
All through undergrad I worked in the financial services industry as a licensed advisor (not stocks, only mutual funds) and insurance agent, so I have a decent background on mutual funds.
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Nator, here is the link to the T-Rowe Roth IRA Page: http://individual.troweprice.com/pub...c=RothTradTool and http://individual.troweprice.com/pub...tChoice-IRA(SM)
Check it out and explore some of your options. You may want to consider the Retirement 2050 fund or Retirement 2045 fund. I'm just partial to T-Rowe because they hold all of my investments and I am very happy with their performance and customer service. I have the 2050 Fund, which is a 4 star Gold Rated fund by Morningstar (can't go wrong wit that one IMO). Set an automatic deposit every month and you are set. I dump more $$ into it when the share price is low because I know some time down the road it is going to go up and I'll make a profit on all those shares I bought dirt cheap
Other companies I would consider:
Fidelity -> In general their funds tend to be invested with a slightly riskier allocation than T-Rowe
Vanguard -> For the most part they invest a little more conservative than T-Rowe
With any managed fund, check the fees. Even if a fund is more profitable, it may have higher fees so you'll have to do the math to see if the extra fees are worth it.Be true to yourself and fuel your body with nothing less the highest quality supplements. Only available at TrueNutrition.com Use discount code: KSP945 to save 5% on your order!
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Originally posted by nator View PostThanks for the advice. I am looking to max my IRA out every year and keep that Low Risk aka "set it and forget it", then any other money I can spare put into areas that might generate a little extra income for the short term.
Some companies offer different investment plans, but if yours doesn't mentalflex has offered some pretty decent advice.Heckman aka "WISE" OLD MAN
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Originally posted by nator View PostDo you guys think it is better to add money through out the year Ex. $416/month for the entire year, or to plunk down $5000 to max it out on the first of every year and let it work all year long?
With riskier investments, IMO, the better option is to invest monthly with a set deposit and then when the market reaches a downswing buy up more shares of your fund. This will generate more interest income for you.
When you think you are set on a fund, I would call up an advisor at the company and ask them their opinion, because they are the ones who have greater insight into the management and diversification of the fund and overall risk profile.Be true to yourself and fuel your body with nothing less the highest quality supplements. Only available at TrueNutrition.com Use discount code: KSP945 to save 5% on your order!
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I don't know about 401k's at this point. Most companies that I know of are not matching much anymore, and I would be a bit unsure about someone else playing with my money. The IRA's seem like a great way to go, that is low risk, so no worrying. I have ALOT of friends who had big money in 401k's, and to say that they ALL lost ALOT would be a huge understatement. Some are basically starting over. One friend lost over 100k in a few short years, even after changing his risk factors. I think the market for them has played itself out. We all know how unscrupulous the market traders can be. It's just not a sure shot thing anymore, and with employers doing very little or nothing in terms of matching, IMO it would be best to go with the safest alternative.....This is coming from a guy who doesn't have a whole lot ready for retirement, so take it as you want to....lol
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It's not gonna matter once the world implodes in December, according to the Mayan Calender. I say spend it on booze and women! :dancingna2014 USPA Nevada State / Regional Championships - 1,168 total
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Originally posted by TLopez View PostIt's not gonna matter once the world implodes in December, according to the Mayan Calender. I say spend it on booze and women! :dancingna
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Originally posted by nator View PostAs someone who studied under a well known Maya Archeologist in College I can confidently say that myth is bogus. So ill keep saving, however it does giving me an excuse to buy more guns!!!!!2014 USPA Nevada State / Regional Championships - 1,168 total
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With an IRA, the risk can either be high or low, the IRA itself is not the investment, the underlying fund where you hold the IRA is where your money is going and will drive the risk and reward.
There are almost an unlimited number of options to invest in for your IRA. Nator, like I said in an earlier post, the life cycle funds are a great option because they automatically adjust your allocation to less risky investments for retirement. The T-Rowe price Retirement 2050 fund is where I have my IRA. You just set it and forget it for the most part.Be true to yourself and fuel your body with nothing less the highest quality supplements. Only available at TrueNutrition.com Use discount code: KSP945 to save 5% on your order!
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