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 Topic: Index ETF or Dividend stocks |
Jeb G
Replies: 8
Views: 17244
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 Forum: Investing, Stocks and Bonds Posted:
Fri Aug 05, 2016 3:11 am Subject: Index ETF or Dividend stocks |
I'm in my mid 50's as far as time horizon. I'm perhaps 70% invested in individual stocks/Reits that pay nice dividends. Remaining 30% is divided between index growth ETFs and managed funds.
With ... |
| Topic: Difference between preferred stock and non-voting stock? |
Jeb G
Replies: 8
Views: 18753
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Forum: Investing, Stocks and Bonds Posted:
Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:58 am Subject: Difference between preferred stock and non-voting stock? |
| A late reply for sure. Clearly I'm no expert, Preferreds are complicated enough for the novice, that I only buy funds that specialize in them. I know that doesn't exactly answer your question. |
| Topic: The best Annuities? |
Jeb G
Replies: 15
Views: 41497
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Forum: Retirement Planning Posted:
Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:44 am Subject: The best Annuities? |
I agree with everything oldguy says on this. I did make the mistake of getting an annuity, I regret it every day.
I'm sorry that I can only offer sketchy detail here. Congress was recently investig ... |
| Topic: The best Annuities? |
Jeb G
Replies: 15
Views: 41497
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Forum: Retirement Planning Posted:
Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:35 am Subject: The best Annuities? |
Invest in a Roth IRA and contribute at as much as your company will match on your 401K.
When I was not much older than you OP, I went to the bank to open a conduit IRA, the con-woman there sold me ... |
| Topic: Lump sum to forfiet pension? |
Jeb G
Replies: 3
Views: 20278
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Forum: Retirement Planning Posted:
Fri Aug 05, 2016 2:17 am Subject: Lump sum to forfiet pension? |
Thanks Oldguy for the reply. I've often mentioned the time value of money, but I drew a blank on that this time.
I've held STAG in my IRA for about 1 and a half years. I TRY to buy individual div ... |
| Topic: Lump sum to forfiet pension? |
Jeb G
Replies: 3
Views: 20278
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Forum: Retirement Planning Posted:
Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:27 pm Subject: Lump sum to forfiet pension? |
Hi all, great site.
I'm mid 50's and plan to retire at 62. I just rcvd an offer from a former employer regarding my small pension. I'm torn as to what choices to make.
Option1) Take a $21,000 lump ... |
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