401K Financial Planning

thecookfamily00 asked:

about these securities? (Assume the market is in equilibrium.)

a. When held in isolation, Stock A has greater risk than Stock B.

b. Stock B would be a more desirable addition to a portfolio than Stock A.

c. Stock A would be a more desirable addition to a portfolio than Stock B.

d. The expected return on Stock A will be greater than that on Stock B.

e. The expected return on Stock B will be greater than that on Stock A.


Question posted courtesy of: Leonard

Steve R asked:

Does anyone know how to invest money with a roughter?


Question posted courtesy of: Constance

. asked:

I am thinking about opening a mutual fund from my bank and these are some number…can you tell me what they mean?

Expense Ratio1 Before Reimbursement: 1.66%
After Reimbursement: 1.66%
Lipper Category Expense: 1.78%
Morningstar Fund Category: Diversified Emerging Markets
Funds in Category: 210
Overall Morningstar Rating™: 2 stars
Newspaper Listing: EmgMkt
Lipper Category: Emerging Markets Funds
NAV: 2 = $23.19

Total Return:
Year to date: -8.94%
1 year: 22.33%
5 year: 31.03%
10 year: 11.16%

What do all of those things mean? Is this a good fund? What is your opinion on this?
USAA Emerging Markets Fund (USEMX)

Growth potential from foreign stocks.
Diversified investing in less developed or rapidly changing countries.
In-depth research seeks companies with improving prospects and promising futures.


Question posted courtesy of: Lance

K M asked:

I once was watching an Good Eats show once where Alton was making chicken stock. He said the sign that the stock was made properly was if it turns gelatinous when refrigerated (not the fat on top, the stock broth itself). My mom and I were trying to figure out how exactly one accomplishes this.

Now, I have to say, my mom makes a pretty mean chicken broth. It is more flavorful than any other I’ve had and she doesn’t even use bouillon. Just the chicken and stock vegetables and salt. But it never turns gelatinous in the fridge. If this is Alton’s indicator for a good stock then I’d beg to differ, but maybe I misunderstood the segment.

Anyway, so my question is when you make stock does it turn gelatinous when refrigerated? If so, what do you think you do that makes it turn that way? And is that *really* the proper thing to look for?

Thanks for your help.
So we should be simmering the stock longer? I thought 3 1/2hours was enough. Why doesn’t our stock do this but still tastes great?


Question posted courtesy of: Johnny

Jay H asked:

I have money in a vanguard mutual fund that I plan on using in two to three months for the purchase of a home. Lately the fund has dropped alot and rapidly, more than I thought could happen with a mutual fund that is diversified. Would it be wise for me to cut my losses and get out now or wait a while and see what happens? I know there is no magic answer but perhaps someone has a better understanding of mutual funds and can clue me in on if and how it will balance itself out over the next couple weeks. Thanks for any info.


Question posted courtesy of: Allison

Robert C asked:

Hello, i am thinking of investing into a friends company that has been setup and been operating for a couple years. I was wondering, how should I invest, such as…

Should I invest as an individual?

or should I invest as a holdings company (which I would have to setup?)

And what are the benefits between the two?

Hopefully someone can suggest and help with my situation.

Thanks in advance.


Question posted courtesy of: Rachel

AMP asked:

I am total new at stock investing and while the market is low right now I want to invest in some stock. Where can i go either online or who can I talk to about investing in a couple shares of stock. keep in mind I have very little money so I want to make the most out of what ever I can invest in. How does it work? What’s the cheapest I can invest in a stock?


Question posted courtesy of: Brad

Jeremy S asked:

Im 21 yrs old and I have managed to save $20,000. I currently have $10,000 in a C.D. that will be mature in a few months. I do live at home and have very few expenses so I do not plan on needing my money in the near future but would still like it to be somewhat easily accessable.

I have always been interested in the stock market and would like to get involved. I would like to invest between $1K-$3K to start.

How do I go about choosing the stock or stocks that are right for me? Should I spend it all on the same company?

When I do decide what stock(s) I want, how do I actually buy them? I am not a big fan of just paying a broker or some other person just to purchase them for me. I work hard for a living and im not paying somebody to sit at a desk.

Do you actually get money while you own the stock or do you just get the profit when you sell them for a gain?

I seen the stock market went up 419 “points” today. What is a point?

Any other advice is appriciated.


Question posted courtesy of: Anita

itguru5354 asked:

Hi. I have a Roth IRA account, which it contains mutual funds only. I would like to find out whether there will be any annual maintenance charge of these funds since it’s in a Roth IRA account for retirement. What about having mutual funds in a regular investment account? How does the annual maintenance charge work? Does the fee get charged by the fund or the broker? How does all these work? Thanks


Question posted courtesy of: Kristin

indiaabroad asked:

I am 81 indian woman husband expired and I am applying for 5 mutual fund of same type and putting each of 5 child’s name as the beneficiary in each mutual fund. When I am no more , each one will get an Mutual fund of equal worth , & at the same time I will not be short of cash if required. But Same procedure 5 times at this age is cumbersome, is there any simple way?


Question posted courtesy of: Rita