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Originally Posted by asphaltgambler
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Can I pick my own IRA outside of the company and contribute ?? If so can someone here point me towards a good / safe fund in these troubled times?  |
Yes!
low cost is extremely important as is diversification and asset allocation
for low cost and diversification a no load Index fund is going to be at the top of the list
Vanguard S&P 500 Index fund is a good start, add a total bond market fund and a global stock fund as assets accumulate.
an alternate strategy is a low cost balanced fund, this adds instant asset allocation control to the mix, though at the cost of slightly higher fees
good choices
Dodge & Cox Balanced
FPA Crescent
Vanguaed Wellington
Oakmark Equity & Income