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  1. Mikedb

    Need to know what I need to know

    I posted here a while back. I've opened an account with Fidelity and put the minimum 50K in their Portfolio Advisory Service. I know it's considered a poor choice, but I'm such a novice and I figure it's better than doing nothing while I'm trying to learn more. Besides I'm just curious to see...
  2. Mikedb

    is anyone else doing this with their IRA's?

    My IRA's are all depleting every day. There is an option which I thought might be worth doing. Within these IRA's I can move the funds into simple Money markets or "cash reserves" . The money stays in the same IRA's, I'm not "cashing it in", but it is moved into these very low risk/low gain...
  3. Mikedb

    fixed annuity with Fidelity, how do I evaluate?

    I will be 62 in April 09. I will collect Social Security about $1000/month. I have assets I may move to Fidelity. Based on my needs the guy there is recommending I get a fixed annuity that would cost me $120,000. I have the cash. I would get annuity of $800/month for life. Let's assume...
  4. Mikedb

    Vanguard vs. Fidelity vs. Schwab vs. etc. etc.

    Can't figure out which sub forum to post this in so I'll try here since I am still a newb. :D ( My intro thread is "bass Player with no Strings") Is there anywhere that gets into comparing customer satisfaction with retirement services for companies like Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab. Polls...
  5. Mikedb

    bass player with no strings!

    Hi! I'm 61 and have had full time jobs most of my life. Playing bass guitar is my passion and I plan to continue playing as long as I physically can. For a few years when I was younger I actually was able to survive playing professionally. I was laid off my last full time job in July and am...
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