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This got me to thinking I'm looking for something long term.
I have no clue when it comes to this stuff.

I'm 36 and want to plan for retirement.
Right now I just put 8% + 6% match into 401k. What else should I look into ( other than savings)

Thanks

Dude this is excellent!

Look at your choice of IRA or even just a Monthly Investment Plan with your savings...

You are welcome.

You should talk with your tax advisor
When you withdraw your money from the 401/402, etc you will be taxed at the tax rate for your income bracket at that time.
If you have any annuity or social security or any other income your disbursement will be taxed at a higher rate than you have currently It may also be subject to state tax as well.
There are some IRAs that you can invest in with after tax dollars and it will, should, net you more dollars
Just my experience and a FYI.
This is a very volitle market so beware of any type of fixed rate investment

On January 1st, increase it to 9%. Do that each year until you reach the max your plan will allow. You will be automatically increasing your savings rate, lowering your tax bill and learning to live on a little less which will make retiring to a fixed income easier when the time comes.

Bought Greenbriar -GBX- the other day at 57.4; sold nov covered calls 65 strike at $3.10 today.

Fwiw; AAL broke out of a downtrend and will be buyable when it falls back to 20 day moving average soon. Sell weekly covered calls; rinse and repeat.

I work for Hercules. We (hands on the rigs) still shaking are heads about the low stock price. A great case of management out of touch.

Actually, this one is a really good buy, based on solid peripheral experience and industry trends...

I didn't go all in, but enough to either feel the pain or reap the rewards.. Looking forward to you guys getting your act together..(grin)