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Old 06-23-2009, 06:59 AM   #109
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Originally Posted by James5v View Post
I appreciate the responses. I am semi-retired, age 58, and considering moving some money back into stocks particularly in my IRA. Most of my funds are in short term funds.

If the market moves below 8000 I think I might begin DCAing into "quality" stocks, if there is such a thing. I'm thinking of moving some funds into Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund (VDIGX). And maybe buying some individual stocks paying a good dividend.
Sounds like a good plan. I'm roughly 45/55 which includes several nice dividend plays. But long term, when/if I recoup more of my losses......I plan to trim equities way back to a 20/80 AA. Getting too old for the roller coaster.
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