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How To Open An IRA

In my previous post, I discussed the benefits of Individual Retirement Accounts.  Hopefully I managed to convince some of you that opening an IRA is a smart idea for young investors.  If so, here is a simple step by step guide to opening an IRA…

Step One – Choose a Broker

Your first step in the process [...]

K.I.S.S. – Target Retirement Funds

Keep It Simple Stupid

In my previous post about asset allocation I talked about how important it is to have a diverse mix of investments that match your risk tolerance and time horizon.  I also explained that it is necessary to shift this mix of investments into less risky assets as you get closer to retirement.  For [...]