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What is the proper investment allocation mix given the current rececessionary state of our economy? My 401k of which about 70% was in stocks stock funds is loosing money. I recently reallocated to an 80 20 split between bonds and stocks respectviely.

kelvin pettaway of GA 9:32AM July 16, 2008

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