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A reasonable fund fee
Chris Farrell Oct 20, 2011
Question: Could you discuss what is reasonable in terms of fees and sales charges for mutual funds? My current Roth IRA provider charges a $10...
Open IRA first--and fast
Chris Farrell Oct 13, 2011
Question: I am 29 and I work for a family owned retail business that does not offer a retirement plan. Currently my husband does have one through...
Saving for retirement without a 401(k)
Chris Farrell Oct 11, 2011
Question: The company I work for has no 401k retirement plan, and has no interest in starting one. I want to save for retirement, but what are my...
Target date funds are popular
Chris Farrell Sep 20, 2011
One part of the investing universe is growing rapidly: target date funds....
Retirement Heist
Chris Farrell Sep 16, 2011
You wouldn't think defined contribution pension plans, 401(k)s, health care plans, and executive deferred compensation plans would make for a great...
Extra savings toward retirement--or not
Chris Farrell Sep 13, 2011
Question: Chris, I'm over 50 and as a federal employee I have the ability to contribute $5000 more each year (to "catch up" on my retirement...
Saving in our 60s and 70s
Chris Farrell Sep 2, 2011
Question: My husband is retired (age 62) and he is getting soc. sec. We have no retirement savings. This year we began saving $1,500 a month which...
Financial security for parents
Chris Farrell Aug 5, 2011
Question: I'm a loyal listener, and have been itching to ask this question about my parent's finances:...
Options for retirement savings
Chris Farrell Aug 2, 2011
Question: What are my options for saving for retirement when my employer does not offer 401K retirement plan? I have a traditional IRA account ...
One or two retirement plans
Chris Farrell Jul 27, 2011
**Question: **I have a 401k through my job that matches 6% of my contributions. Additionally, I have a Roth IRA that was opened some years ago but...
