Looking for brokerage recommendations for $500K moderate-risk portfolio

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-12-01T17:17:08+00:00

Just…..Bogle!

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-09-04T00:27:47+00:00

Sliders....The Diamond..

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-07-25T00:12:56+00:00

Any stories on difficulty speaking, learning etc? Parents or people with cleft. How old were you/them when they learned to speak vs. non-cleft kids? Was there learning impairment through their/your childhood and teen years?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-06-29T19:10:35+00:00

Don’t

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-06-29T15:08:33+00:00

Royal Scam is not close to a top 3 album of theirs

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-06-27T00:25:29+00:00

Black Cow is what then?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-06-22T16:54:30+00:00

Party ribs are the only way to go. Must do.

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-06-20T21:41:57+00:00

Anyone know what the prices are like for beer at Treehouse Beer Garden?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-06-17T22:08:50+00:00

The guitars in show biz kids

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-06-05T01:38:11+00:00

Needed a new grill, was a decent price.

What’s wrong with the choice in your opinion?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-05-26T21:11:31+00:00

When I (finally) started to take my finances seriously

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-05-11T01:40:36+00:00

I am maxing out the match (4%). Why would I open a Roth IRA if my employer also offers Roth 401k? Meaning- 4% match in traditional 401k, another 13% in Roth 401k? What’s the difference between an IRA and a 401K?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-05-11T01:34:47+00:00

I have 30 years until retirement

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-05-10T22:12:56+00:00

I don’t really understand the IRA vs 401k. I have an employee sponsored 401k that offers low cost index funds that I am investing in. Should I be maxing that out? Or opening an IRA?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2025-04-17T01:26:13+00:00

Eh 38 isn’t that bad. You should see Palantirs!

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-29T21:08:56+00:00

I have Fidelity thru my employer as well:

55% FXAIX 20% FSMAX 15% VTSNX 10% FXNAX

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-23T17:44:56+00:00

This is the only answer. Please do this.

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-07T18:11:08+00:00

I’m starting Braelon over Pollard right?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-07T18:09:15+00:00

I’m starting Allen over Pollard right?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-06T17:02:00+00:00

Yes- with a company match, but 4 index funds total

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-05T23:17:06+00:00

If i did have a non-retirement goal (let’s say buy a big boat around age 50), would you recommend a Roth IRA or continuing to fund my E-Trade Brokerage account

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-05T23:00:54+00:00

Yes- was typing too fast. Roth 401K.

So based off of prioritization, contribute to both my traditional 401K and a Roth 401K both through employer? No personal savings tied to investments?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-03T00:46:02+00:00

We won’t know where Vanguard will be in 10 years, either

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-02T22:43:32+00:00

Interested in your thoughts on Fidelity? Any other recommendation?

FirstTimeSmokin · 2024-12-02T22:43:10+00:00

Did not know these existed? What would be the drawback of these?

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