Gumby wrote: For those interested in owning your own Treasury bonds directly*, I've put together a series of 5 screenshots to show you how easy it is to buy Treasury Bonds at Fidelity. I

This is so very helpful to me. I've never been able to make heads or tails of these screens until now. Thank you!

The stable value find isn't going anywhere.  Stable value funds are 401(k)-only creatures. Oh, I didn't realize that. I guess that explains why it has no symbol! If you suggest an intermediate term treasury fund, they might add it for you.  They are unlikely to add a fund with much more than 10 yea...

The only problem with going 100% stock index fund in the IRA is what to do about rebalancing.  The stable value fund is a decent cash option.  0.78% return is a lot better than most money market funds, and close to what you'd get in an online savings account. I can always add the Stable Value Fund ...

You guys are definitely making me feel better about my options! Adam, the plan you've outlined seems very simple and easy. I think I will definitely go with using the 401K for FXSIX on its own. Over the course of the year, it's only an extra 7.5 percent and since that account is starting from 0 and ...

Thanks, Sophie.  The company's other benefits are really good, so that helps mitigate things a bit :) These are all of the funds available: Large Cap RGAEX - AF GRTH FUND AMER R4 DNVYX - DAVIS NY VENTURE Y EHSTX - EATON LG CAP VALUE A FXSIX - SPTN 500 INDEX INST Mid-Cap FLPKX - FID LOW PRICED STK K ...

I apologize upfront for not delurking until I needed some advice. I've been reading the forum for awhile and you are all incredibly helpful, so I know you can help me figure this out :) I just started a new job this week and I am in the process of enrolling for my 401K. It's through Fidelity, but un...