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IS my boss TAKING MONEY OUT OF A 401K LEGAL ? My employer took money out of my 401k in December. When I had called putnam investments, I was told that not only can he take out money from my 401k, he can close my account at will without my knowledge, is that legal? It's like having a bank account and someone dipping into it without u knowing at will. I work for local 3 H division in new York and maybe it was stipulated in the contract

Need to know about Mutual Funds Companies? After about nine years invested with Putnam Investment I noticed all of my investment is about to run out ($ 50,000.00) I was told to switch to John Hancock. Anyone has any suggestions? I do understand that I am not the only one having this problem. Thank you.

Why is my Putnam Roth IRA performing so badly and should i move my money? I am 28 years old. I work in insurance as a claims adjuster in ohio. my question is this. i opened a roth ira in 1999 with $2000.00. since then, i have contributed approximately $3800.00 over the last 6-7 years. While i understand that this is a long term investment, i am concerned with the fact that the account has yielded a measely $25.00 in 7 years. I feel like my money would posibly be better invested in a roth ira ran by another investment company. So..i was wondering how much of a difference it makes when you are choosing an investor to run your roth ira? Also, Since i have been investing in this putnam roth while the stock market was low, do i now have a higher earning potential if i do stay with my putnam. And Also , If the advice you have for me is that i should switch investors, can anyone recommend an IRA investor that has been performing better? i would appreciate any advice! Thanks

Investing in a Bear market... Putnam 401k choices ? 401K Advice … I’m 27 years old and I want to know if I’m heading in the right direction. My company’s 401K is a Putnam Account. Not the greatest. I recently made some changes and I would like to know if anyone out there has experience or advice for me on my choices. I’m definitely a novice when it comes to my investments. I contribute approx $370 per month to my 401k ( My company matches 5% of my contribution on a vesting schedule – I’m currently 40% vested) Its not a lot of money, but it’s better than nothing! I just changed my distribution to 20% allocation to each of the following : FEES: Annual Gross Expense Ratio - % (AGER) PABGX T Rowe Price Blue chip Growth (A.G.E.R. 0.95% ) RGACX Growth Fund of America (A.G.E.R. 0.96%) (No Symbol ? ) Putnam S&P 500 Index Fund (A.G.E.R. 0.35%) ACGIX Van Camp Growth & Income (A.G.E.R. 0.77%) PDDXX Putnam Money Market Fund (A.G.E.R. 0.54%) I also have approx 5k in PABAX Putnam Asset Allocation Balanced (AGER 1.09%) & I have about 1700 in PAEAX Putnam Asset Allocation Growth (AGER 1.16%) If you have suggestions… I would really appreciate knowing why I should change or remain the same! Thank you for viewing my question! My other options thru my co. sponsored plan are : PACAX/1.18% PNOPX/1.17% GTSAX/1.23% PVOYX/1.14% DSEFX/1.24% POVSX/1.25% SRVEX/1.04% LSBAX/1.36% PNRAX/1.25% PCOAX/1.23% LAVLX/1.10% PEYAX/1.11% PGEOX/0.98% PNGAX/1.35% LAFFX/0.81% PMVAX/1.23% PTRAX/0.68% PAGVX/1.13% PINCX/1.07% for "Bonsai" What should I look at when choosing? I based my choices off my expense ratio, 5 year perfomance and whether or not I was buying near the 52 week low

Is this a terrible choice? 401k putnam investing ? My company’s 401K is a Putnam Account. Not the greatest. I recently made some changes and I would like to know if anyone out there has experience or advice for me on my choices. I’m definitely a novice when it comes to my investments. I contribute approx $370 per month to my 401k (not a lot of money, but it’s better than nothing!) I just changed my distribution to 20% allocation to each of the following : PABGX T Rowe Price Blue chip Growth ( Annual Gross Expense Ratio 0.95% ) RGACX Growth Fund of America (A.G.E.R. 0.96%) (No Symbol ? ) Putnam S&P 500 Index Fund (A.G.E.R. 0.35%) ACGIX Van Camp Growth & Income (A.G.E.R. 0.77%) PDDXX Putnam Money Market Fund (A.G.E.R. 0.54%) I also have approx 5k in PABAX Putnam Asset Allocation Balanced (AGER 1.09%) & I have about 1700 in PAEAX Putnam Asset Allocation Growth (AGER 1.16%) If you have suggestions… I would really appreciate knowing why I should change or remain the same! Thank you for viewing my ques I forgot to mention that I'm 27 yrs old bacause of the "BEAR" market... wouldn't it be buying high to go to an international market? the only option with my plan is POVSX (expense ration 1.25% Putnam international equity

Question about Power Financial? Putnam Investments is being taken over by Power Financial. Currently with Putnam I can only invest in funds. When it gets taken over, will I be able to invest in individual stocks?

Corporate Affinity Program? I am putting together new Chase Corporate Affinity Mortgage Programs with New England based business. We have had great success to date, and are looking to expand to some new organizations. Advantages of the program include significant closing cost discounts, an extensive product line, 24 hour contingent loan approval, dedicated loan officer and lending team, special programs (bridge loans, equity line…), in-depth mortgage analysis, and buyer and attorney representation for a flat fee. Our current Affinity Program members embrace the program because it offers a free significant benefit to their employees, backed by a nationally recognized name and designated professional. A partial list of such clients include Bain and Company, Bingham, McCutchen, Fidelity, Goodwin Proctor, Hale and Dorr, Ropes and Gray, Northeastern University and Putnam Investments. The original introductions to these clients were made through senior executives and attorneys who Chase provided a mortgage. I am looking for new affinity clients who would be interested in the program for their companies, or who can introduce me to the benefits manager, HR professional, or decision maker. Any suggestions on how to approach this objective?

I have $200,000.00 in 401k.I invest in Putnam stable fund.I make $9000 ayear.Any other investment makes more?

WHich of these companies should I start a 403 b in ? I trying to decided which of these companies would be the best choice for starting a 403 B in and why? Here is the list you help is greatly needed. Acacia Life Insurance Company AIG Annuity Insurance Company AIG VALIC American Century Investments American Fidelity Assurance Company "American Funds Distributors, Inc. (AFD)" American United Life (AUL) Americo Financial Life & Annuity Insurance Cmpy Ameriprise Financial Inc. Ameritas Life Insurance Company Annuity Investors Life Insurance Company "AXA Advisors, LLC" AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company CalSTRS Cambridge Investment Research Conseco Insurance Company Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Com. First Investors Corporation (TDS Umbrella) First Investors General Authorization Form Franklin Templeton Investments "FTJ FundChoice, LLC" "Great American Advisors, Inc., Member NASD" Great American Life Insurance Company Great Southern Life Insurance Company "GWN Securities, Inc" Horace Mann Companies "Industrial-Alliance Pacific Life Ins Co, US Branch" ING Life Insurance & Annuity Company ING-ReliaStar Life Insurance Company Jackson National Life Ins. Co. "Legend Group, Inc., The" Life Investors Company Life Insurance Company of the Southwest "Lincoln Nat'l Life Ins Co (Lincoln Fin Grp), The" MetLife Insurance Company of Connecticut Metropolitan Life Insurance Midland National Modern Woodmen of America National Health Insurance Co (NHIC) New York Life Ins. & Annuity Corp. North American Company for Life and Health "Oppenheimer Funds Distributor, Inc" Pacific Life Insurance Company PFS Investments Inc PlanMember Services Corp Principal Mutual Funds Putnam Investments RSG Securities Security Benefit Group State Farm Symetra Life Insurance Company Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Thrivent Investment Management Inc. Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company "Transamerica Fund Services, Inc." United Teacher Associates Insurance Company USAA Investment Management Company USAA Life Insurance Company Vanguard ISA Vanguard Plan Authorization "Veritrust® Financial, L.L.C." "Waddell & Reed, Inc" Washington National Insurance Company Western Reserve Life Assurance Co. of Ohio

What to do with a mutual fund? I have a mutual fund (with Putnam Investments, if that matters). It has steadily declined in value for the past few months. My husband and I were going to use the money to rebuild our garage next summer. Should I take out that money now and put it into a high-yield savings account rather than letting it sit where it is and potentially loosing most of it? I know NOTHING about investing/mutual funds/stocks, etc. This was given to me when I was quite young and I have only ever used it twice - as a down payment and to remodel my kitchen. This would a withdrawal of the last of the money. I'll be calling my investor/advisor tomorrow. Just thought I'd try to get some insight/knowledge before I call... Thanks for any info you can give me! :-) I only have about $5k left, and it has been invested for quite a few years now. Like I said, I don't know much about it. The company is "Putnam" and it has been pretty steady for the past 15 years. It is a low-risk fund that has not gained very much but is now loosing at an alarming rate. I won't put it towards the principle of my house as we will be selling it very soon, although that's a great suggestions.

T. Rowe Price vs Merrill Lynch vs Putnam vs Morgan Stanley ... which should I use? I've been researching nearly every major investment firm, and also major banks that offer investment services, i.e. Wells Fargo, Bank of America, etc., but I cannot decide on where to put my money! Each of the largest investment firms, i.e. John Hancock, Morgan Stanley, Fidelity, etc., have gone through some kind of scandal, which has led to fines. I want to my hard-earned money to be managed by a reputable firm that will stay in business and not take unneccessary risks with my money.

Can I move the money in my investment account to an account on Etrade? I have money in a Putnam Growth Fund. I am wondering if I can bring all that money to create an account on Etrade or another company like them. Can I do this?

Need investing advice??? I have a ROTH IRA which is a bunch of Putnam funds such as voyager, growth and income, international equity, class A and B. Over the past several months, I've been losing money in it. I have this set up with a bank called Wachovia. I cannot get in touch with the financial advisor - he never returns calls. Should I change this IRA around in any way? And what does it all mean? The funds are investments in big companies such as Microsoft, Walmart, Lockhead Martin - mostly companies I hate but you'd think they'd be making money so what is the problem? also, should I keep putting money into this IRA right now while it's losing money? Question #2 - Sorry this is long, I know. My savings account with my back - the interest really sucks. It's at a whopping 1 percent. CD's are no better. Where should I be putting my money. My financial goals are to accumulate as much as I can. Who should I talk to about this?'Thanks. Holly R, I get your drift Ok the max amount I should put in per year is 3,000. I can spare that easily. I could call tomorrow and it wouldn't make a dent in my savings. I understand what you're saying about buying more when the market it down. Should I put the whole 3,000 in there in one shot or should I do the dollar cost averaging thing by putting the money is slowly over the year? Thanks Do you think I should "Talk to Chuck"? meaning Charles Schwab?

Choosing a 529 investment portfolio...? We are setting up a 529 account for our 9-month old daughter. I have a few questions though. How should I choose an investment portfolio (link to options available below) https://content.putnam.com/content/assembler/Template/shared/html/products/college/529_options.htm What are the likely risks/benefits of choosing a moderate/aggressive age based portfolio over a conservative age based portfolio. I'm assuming an age-based will be best (for me) because it will automatically re-adjust itself every 3-months and not require much work on my part. Although I'm definately open to suggestions. Thank you for any help.

Is Putnam Investments a good company to invest with?