Scott Burns, the financial writer in the Dallas Morning News recently
proposed several portfolios, composed mostly of low-cost index funds.
Check them out on his web site:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...153f93882.html

and

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcont...15ffddd1b.html

The portfolios in the first article use mutual funds, and the second
article adds ETFs.

Dave

Matt L. wrote:
- quote -

Since you are young, you can probably buy stock in 4-5 companies in
your IRA. That experience will help you make better investment
decisions in the future compared to buying mutual funds.

--
Ron

In about 4 weeks I will be transitioning from one company to another as part
of a takeover agreement. As a result, I will need to do something with the
approx $108k in the 401(k) and cash-balance pension accounts of my current
employer. All of the money is fully vested and I plan to roll it into an
IRA. I am looking for suggestions as to how to best invest this money for
long-term retirement goals.

Some additional info about me:
- 27 years old, would not need to access IRA until at least age 60
- no debt other than modest home mortgage
- $7k in existing Vanguard Roth IRA (wellesley fund - which I realize is too
conservative for me)
- $10k in credit union money market acct (emergency cash fund)
- $10k in scottrade account (for speculation/gambling)
- $5k in company stock (a fortune-10 company)

Any advice on what to do with the $108k rollover would be appreciated! I'm
probably looking to go with Vanguard or Fidelity mutual funds, but I'm
interested in hearing any/all ideas. Thanks!