Once Roth is Maxed out...

[ICMoney]

I just got a job and will have more money to put away in 2008.

There is no 401k offered at my job.

After I put 5k into my Roth, I will have about $10k to invest in 2008.



Are there other tax-free/deferred options for mutual funds?

Thanks.

[napkins]

So there's no job benefits whatsoever towards retirement? If you do have something, I'd take a look at investing in that.

Otherwise, just start up a taxable account. You can still invest in funds that are very tax efficient like a TSM.

[mtgordon]

I assume you've already put money in for 2007?

[ICMoney]

It's a small company and no retirement benefits are offered.

I was thinking about opening a Vanguard targeted retirement date fund with the extra money.

It automatically adjusts the portfolio based on how many years left until retirement.


Is this a good option, even if I'm taxed on it?

Thanks.

[ICMoney]

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I assume you've already put money in for 2007?

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I will have 4k in my Roth by the end of this year.

Got the job a little while ago so don't have much more money to play with this year.

[econophile]

you can also max out a traditional IRA

[ICMoney]

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you can also max out a traditional IRA

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Are you saying I can squirrel away 5k in a Roth and then another 5k in a traditional IRA next year?

Thanks.

[mtgordon]

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you can also max out a traditional IRA

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Are you saying I can squirrel away 5k in a Roth and then another 5k in a traditional IRA next year?

Thanks.

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I'm 98% sure you cannot

[Tappy Tibbons]

Have you considered a Health Savings Account? Withdraws are tax free at any time if used for medical expenses, and tax-deferred if withdrawn after age 65 for non-medical expenses.

[Jimbo]

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you can also max out a traditional IRA

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Are you saying I can squirrel away 5k in a Roth and then another 5k in a traditional IRA next year?

Thanks.

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I'm 100% sure you cannot

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FYP

Jimbo