investments

October 9

Sometimes it is Good to be an Ostrich

If you are convinced your retirement money--and your other funds devoted to your long term goals--are allocated correctly, here's a suggestion: Don't look at the value of those accounts until sometime next year. Otherwise, the relentless drops in the market could make you do something you will regret. I don't plan to check the value of my retirement accounts until December 31 of this year. More…
PaulBBrown

Q&A From Our Experts

Today's Expert: PaulBBrown
Q:

About two years ago I rolled over about $100,000 of 401K money from a previous job into a conservative mutual fund. I am 50 years old, and grateful that it's earning 2.3% interest, rather than sitting in an aggressive fund where it could be down 10% to 30%. On the other hand, I don't feel as though it is earning as much as it could. What would you do with it? I have other retirement money—another $400,000 or so—in diversified funds—that has taken a beating. Would you recommend I keep this money as is or move it to something else? Thank you.

Karen, Eden Prairie, MN

A:
Karen, first off, you should feel good about the decision you made. When it comes to thinking about how to pay for retirement, you need to ... Read More...
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