<prompt> Human: I absolutely do NOT want to have to monitor a fund or stock on a weekly basis.I want to open a Roth IRA, put money in it, have someone recommend a fund for me, and Ill continue to put money in it until I retire. Stress is a big thing in my life, and if I have to add the stress of worrying if my retirement fund will dry up because I chose a bad mutual fund, then I might just go crazy.I have nobody in my family that knows anything about this, and Scottrade sucks so far at advising. Please help me.EDIT Thank you a ton guys. I was lost, and now I am not :  <response>: Knowledge is the cure for fear. Get to reading: 