I'm trying to find which mutual fund or investment companies that offer Roth 401(k)'s.
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Pretty much any provider CAN offer them, it is just a question of whether or not they have decided to move ahead with the amementments.  Some have not since the proposed final distribution regulations were only recently released and the final amendment guidlines have NOT been released at all.  \n\nThe benefits of a Roth 401(k) could be great, but just a word of caution, make sure you are fully aware of the transportability restrictions and 5-year waiting period associated with the Roth portion of your savings.  Also, there is some question related to loans/hardships with Roth assets that could cause administrative issues.  Talk to your current provider.\n\nGood luck!
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THe best thing to do is locate your statements from the 401k plan, not the company you worked for.\nCompany's like Charles Schwab or The Hartford are the 401k providers.  Usually you should get a quarterly statement about your 401k to determine which company holds the account.  You can also try calling different firms that you believe may hold the account, as they can often locate an accoutn with your SS #  \n\ngood luck
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Here are two sites that have almost all the data one would want on mutual funds.\n\nclosed end mutual funds:\n\nhttp://www.etfconnect.com/\n\nopen ended mutual funds:\n\nhttp://screen.yahoo.com/funds.html
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Roth Definitly. You can read some on it at the web site listed below
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Just go to vanguard.com or any of the brokerage firms (Vanguard usually has the lowest fees), sign up for a rollover IRA account, and follow the directions they give you. It usually involves filling out a form and submitting that to whatever company is managing your old 401(k).
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I subscribe to one of their investment letters.  I just started about 4 months ago.  I did buy one of their recommendations.  Netflix.  It has done well. Up about 8 points. Not all of their recommendatios have done so well however.  For example they are very hot on Yahoo.  Maybe given enough time.  It is a good source of information on companies that are hopefully up and comers so to speak.  They have a ream of different investment letters so I somewhat wonder how much research actually goes into one.
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Dude, you need to check out what is called an indexed mutual fund. The way it works is the company guarantees your full invested capital; so you can't lose that. The money that they make is added to the value of your fund, but you have to lock it in for a minimum amount of time; can be as long as ten years. This is a good place to start out. If your feeling more daring invest in silver or mining companies like Pan American Silver trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker PAA. This baby is on rails right now, you can check them out on their web site and research their history. Hey your the blunt guy aren't you? Well good luck towards your first million and keep living the American dream.
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It depends on the investments available in your 401(k). If it's not an investment you would otherwise consider, I would look for something else.
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Okay let's start with American Funds which is who runs ICA.  AF is an awesome fund company for a couple of reasons.  One they are a private company which means they only answer to their MF holders.  Unlike a company like Fidelity which is a good company also but they are owed by stock holders.  In the long run the company that only answers to you the MF holder is going to look out for your best interest and returns more diligently.  They also have some of the lowest annual fees to maintain an account of any MF company.  All that being said, depending on your situation ICA may or may not be good for you.  You need a competent advisor to help you with that.  I would be cautious with ICA as it is one of the largest MF in the world.  They may seem like a good thing but it actually can be bad.  It means it has much less flexibility to move its money around when condititon warrant it.  As far as EJ goes, they hire people on average who have very little experience in the industry, so at a minimum make sure your rep has a lot of experience and didn't just start last month at this.  They also have agreements with companies like American Funds where their reps get a bigger commission to them then they do with other products.  The concern being your advice from EJ might be tainted by the reps desire to get more commission.  You need to work with an independant rep to assist you with you decisions.   One who will give you all the information and doesn't have a hidden agenda.  If you want to send me email and tell me what state you're in I probably could refer you to a couple.  Good luck.
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Try invest in a global equity fund with www.vanguard.com.
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Dave Ramsey, a radio financial guru, offers a list of "Endorsed Local Providers" (ELP's) on his website. You can type in your zip code and get the name of someone in your area. The plus here is that he requires that honesty and integrity be at the forefront of that person's business. Also, the company I work for has done very well by me. I ususally don't promote them on this site, but in this case, I will say that H&R Block financial advisors have been great. (Please know that I get no financial gain from telling you this - I work on the tax side, not with investments) I'll provide you with both links, and please let me know if I can be of further assistance :)
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I am certain that you can NOT take losses on a Roth IRA. I know that you Can't take such loses with a 401K and assume the same would apply.
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If the employer provided a match, then yes.  If not and they have a match with the traditional 401k I would contribute to that.  If no match to either, then I would invest outside of my employer.  First in a Roth IRA and then in I bonds and mutual funds.
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It makes sense to have them in one spot so that you can easily manage all of the funds and choose an appropriate asset allocation for your needs.  If your current employer has a 401k that you are eligible for, it usually makes sense to roll it over to your current employer's plan since you cannot roll funds out of the plan that you are currently in until you terminate employment or retire.  \n\nIf you are not eligible for the 401k at your current employer, I reccomend opening an IRA at Vanguard.  I work for a direct competitor of Vanguard, but I still believe they have better solutions for individuals (I know, I should go work for them).   \n\nIf you are not a saavy investor, make it easy on yourself by investing in an "Asset Allocation Fund".  The Vanguard funds are called "Target Retirement 20xx".  You choose the year that is closest to the one in which you will retire.  The fund manager wraps many funds into a single Target Retirement investment that is suitable for someone who is retiring in that particular year.  Lets say you intend on retiring in 2035.  Choose the Target Retirement 2035 fund.  As we get closer to 2035, the investment gets gradually more conservative.  Many fund houses have similar types of investments.  These are hands down the best investments for people who don't want to waste their time picking out individual funds that suit their needs.  \n\nGood Luck
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You can open accounts at Vanguard or Fidelity, both have lower expense ratios compared to the competition. Most funds have a minimum initial investment of $2500, unless it's for an IRA. You can set up automatic deductions to buy into the fund monthly.\n\nAlternately, you can buy ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds). There may be an ETF that tracks a specific mutual fund you are looking at. Vanguard has a huge list on their web site. You can buy the ETFs through a discount online broker like scottrade.com or etrade.com. You pay per transaction but the maintenence fees are usually slightly lower than buying an actual mutual fund.
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I just spoke to the principal of an international school about this last week.  His school has worked out a Roth with an office that is in a U.S. territory nearby.  The tax is prepaid so there's no tax or penalty paid at retirement.  Email a investor in the Mainland to see what they can offer.  Some offices are just ignorant of the law, as most folks are for most things like voting, taxes, shipping things to people who are abroad.  You may want to email an investment group someplace like the Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico...  They're more familiar with policies and retirement programs for Americans living outside the Mainland.
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You can start by doing research, stocks, mutual funds, real state, bonds, etc.   they are companies such ameritrade, scottrade, mutual funds such fidelity and vanguard. etc.\n\nGood Luck\n\nPedro R.