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Fee vs Free? The choice is yours.
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She Asked, We Answered: Load vs. No-Load Funds
Q: I don’t know whether to invest my Roth IRA with a load fund company or with a no-load option. What are the pros and cons? Rachel S. Lenexa, KS A: A “load” is simply a commission you pay to a broker or financial advisor for helping you buy a... ➡
New Stuff on DailyWorth
We’re about to make your Halloween even more spook-tacular with two exciting announcements: Talk, talk, talk. We’re rolling out a cool, new discussion platform called Disqus. Now you can: Reply directly to other comments Upload photos Sort... ➡
Roll over your 401(k) to a Roth IRA?
Earlier this month, we wrote about rolling over your 401(k) into a traditional IRA when you leave your job. But what if you want to roll into a Roth IRA? Roth IRAs offer a smart tax break that you should know about for your retirement plan.... ➡
Stable Value Funds Help Reduce Risk
In this economic climate, what can you do to shore up the value of your 401k and prevent further losses? Under normal circumstances—i.e. five years ago—owning bonds or bond funds in a long-term portfolio was supposed to protect it from falling... ➡
The One-Fund Plan
If you’re stymied about where to start investing, consider a basic all-in-one fund called a target date fund that puts your financial plan on cruise control. Well, sort of. Let us explain: First, you pick a fund that’s targeted toward your desired... ➡
Rollover Details You Need
When you leave a job, should your 401(k) account go with you? Many financial planners say yes. How come? You can move your 401(k) to an IRA at the brokerage firm or fund family of your choice, presumably giving you more (or better) investment... ➡
