Recent content by Perd

I understand Vanguard is just a different company than Fidelity and so on. I'm just trying to understand, Do I just call up one of them and say "I'd like to put $1000 per month towards...." Towards what? I tell them I want dollar cost averaging for S&P 500 or what is it exactly I tell them...

Yes, I've got the dollar cost averaging down, but am unclear on how I actually go about doing the entire process. This isn't something I can do through either my E*Trade or Scottrade account. Right? I need to do it through my Fidelity or ING?

Are you able to elaborate on this for those of us that are not so knowledgeable about these things? How would I actually go about doing this? Thanks!

I understand what you are saying about the RE market and such. My thoughts on the particular market I am referring to are the comparison to houses in about any direction from these. The widening of the highway into the greater Phoenix area from this area is only going to make it an option for...

I have recently started "settling down" and thinking about the future. Unfortunately for me, I am far from well informed on investing for the future/retirement. I currently have a meager 401k through my employer of ~$10k. I am looking to start putting money towards investments and my future...