Hi Everyone,

I just started a new job and have some questions on where I should put my 401k allocations.  I was hoping to put some in VTSAX and SP500 index funds, but I'm not sure which ones they are and how much of a percentage I should put in each.  If you could point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it.   I'm 44, with about 100k in securities and just 36k in 401k as I have been overseas for the last 15 years.  Would like to do a RothIRA but I think I make too much money to do that.  Here are the fund names:

Target Date Income Fund

Target Date 2025 Fund

Target Date 2030 Fund

Target Date 2035 Fund

Target Date 2040 Fund

Target Date 2045 Fund

Target Date 2050 Fund

Target Date 2055 Fund

Target Date 2060 Fund

Target Date 2065 Fund

Short-Term Fixed Income Fund

Stable Value Fund

Government Inflation-Protected Bond Fund

Core Bond Fund

Intermediate Bond Fund

High Yield Bond Fund

Large Cap Value Index Fund

Large Cap Value Fund

S&amp;P 500 Index Fund

Large Cap Growth Index Fund

Large Cap Growth Fund

S&amp;P MidCap 400 Index Fund

Small Cap Index Fund

Small Cap Core Fund

Small Cap Blend Fund

International Large Cap Value Fund

International Large Cap Index Fund

International Small Cap Index Fund

Emerging Market Equity Index Fund

JPMorgan Chase Common Stock Fund

&amp;#x200B;

Thanks in advance!
Hello,

Considering your age and the amount you have in securities and 401k, you should aim for a diversified portfolio with a mix of stocks and bonds that aligns with your risk tolerance and time horizon.

Here's a simplified breakdown for you:

1. **S&P 500 Index Fund**: This fund is similar to VTSAX as it tracks large-cap U.S companies. VTSAX, however, tracks the entire US stock market, including small, mid, and large-cap companies. If you want to mimic VTSAX, you could consider allocating a portion to the S&P MidCap 400 Index Fund and Small Cap Index Fund as well. You might consider putting a significant portion here, say 50-60% of your 401k.

2. **Target Date Fund**: This is a fund that automatically adjusts the mix of stocks and bonds over time. The fund is managed to become more conservative as it approaches a specific retirement date. You might choose your target date fund based on your expected retirement age. For instance, if you're 44 now and plan to retire at 65, the Target Date 2042 Fund would be close. If such a fund isn't available, you might consider the Target Date 2040 or 2045 Fund.

3. **Bond Funds**: You can allocate some portion to bond funds to balance the risk from stock funds. You can consider Core Bond Fund, Government Inflation-Protected Bond Fund, or Stable Value Fund for this purpose. You might consider putting 20-30% of your 401k here.

4. **International Funds**: To add some global diversity to your portfolio, you could invest a portion in the International Large Cap Index Fund and Emerging Market Equity Index Fund. You could allocate 10-20% of your 401k here.

To start, you could have a ratio of 60% stocks (with a mix of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap), 20% bonds, and 20% international. However, it's important to regularly review and adjust these percentages based on your personal circumstances and market conditions.

As for the Roth IRA, you're correct that there are income limits to contribute directly. However, you might be able to contribute to a Traditional IRA and then convert it to a Roth IRA, a process known as a "backdoor Roth IRA".

Please consider this as a general guideline. It's important to have a detailed discussion with a financial advisor who can provide personalized advice based on a thorough understanding of your financial situation, risk tolerance, and retirement goals.
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Hi Everyone,

I just started a new job and have some questions on where I should put my 401k allocations.  I was hoping to put some in VTSAX and SP500 index funds, but I'm not sure which ones they are and how much of a percentage I should put in each.  If you could point me in the right direction, I would greatly appreciate it.   I'm 44, with about 100k in securities and just 36k in 401k as I have been overseas for the last 15 years.  Would like to do a RothIRA but I think I make too much money to do that.  Here are the fund names:

Target Date Income Fund

Target Date 2025 Fund

Target Date 2030 Fund

Target Date 2035 Fund

Target Date 2040 Fund

Target Date 2045 Fund

Target Date 2050 Fund

Target Date 2055 Fund

Target Date 2060 Fund

Target Date 2065 Fund

Short-Term Fixed Income Fund

Stable Value Fund

Government Inflation-Protected Bond Fund

Core Bond Fund

Intermediate Bond Fund

High Yield Bond Fund

Large Cap Value Index Fund

Large Cap Value Fund

S&amp;P 500 Index Fund

Large Cap Growth Index Fund

Large Cap Growth Fund

S&amp;P MidCap 400 Index Fund

Small Cap Index Fund

Small Cap Core Fund

Small Cap Blend Fund

International Large Cap Value Fund

International Large Cap Index Fund

International Small Cap Index Fund

Emerging Market Equity Index Fund

JPMorgan Chase Common Stock Fund

&amp;#x200B;

Thanks in advance!

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Hello,

Considering your age and the amount you have in securities and 401k, you should aim for a diversified portfolio with a mix of stocks and bonds that aligns with your risk tolerance and time horizon.

Here's a simplified breakdown for you:

1. **S&P 500 Index Fund**: This fund is similar to VTSAX as it tracks large-cap U.S companies. VTSAX, however, tracks the entire US stock market, including small, mid, and large-cap companies. If you want to mimic VTSAX, you could consider allocating a portion to the S&P MidCap 400 Index Fund and Small Cap Index Fund as well. You might consider putting a significant portion here, say 50-60% of your 401k.

2. **Target Date Fund**: This is a fund that automatically adjusts the mix of stocks and bonds over time. The fund is managed to become more conservative as it approaches a specific retirement date. You might choose your target date fund based on your expected retirement age. For instance, if you're 44 now and plan to retire at 65, the Target Date 2042 Fund would be close. If such a fund isn't available, you might consider the Target Date 2040 or 2045 Fund.

3. **Bond Funds**: You can allocate some portion to bond funds to balance the risk from stock funds. You can consider Core Bond Fund, Government Inflation-Protected Bond Fund, or Stable Value Fund for this purpose. You might consider putting 20-30% of your 401k here.

4. **International Funds**: To add some global diversity to your portfolio, you could invest a portion in the International Large Cap Index Fund and Emerging Market Equity Index Fund. You could allocate 10-20% of your 401k here.

To start, you could have a ratio of 60% stocks (with a mix of large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap), 20% bonds, and 20% international. However, it's important to regularly review and adjust these percentages based on your personal circumstances and market conditions.

As for the Roth IRA, you're correct that there are income limits to contribute directly. However, you might be able to contribute to a Traditional IRA and then convert it to a Roth IRA, a process known as a "backdoor Roth IRA".

Please consider this as a general guideline. It's important to have a detailed discussion with a financial advisor who can provide personalized advice based on a thorough understanding of your financial situation, risk tolerance, and retirement goals.<eos_token>