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Personal Finance and Investing

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? On 401k [View all] Duncanpup May 2022 OP
Yes, if they match do it onlyadream May 2022 #1
Taxes may be significantly higher JenniferJuniper May 2022 #2
I wish I knew that 40 some years ago Deuxcents May 2022 #3
I don't think Roth existed until the late 90's. JenniferJuniper May 2022 #4
Maybe right.. Deuxcents May 2022 #5
You're correct. 1997. A HERETIC I AM May 2022 #8
Roth IRA's are funded with what I call "Checkbook Money" A HERETIC I AM May 2022 #9
So, is this how it works? onlyadream May 2022 #13
One simplified analysis ... progree May 2022 #14
Spot on. A HERETIC I AM May 2022 #15
Much appreciated, thanks progree May 2022 #18
Thank you so much for that awesome explanation! onlyadream May 2022 #16
Your're welcome 😊 progree May 2022 #17
No matter which type IRA, it is worth getting into one as early as possible csziggy May 2022 #19
Not to mention she got a tax break too for the amounts that she put into the 401k progree May 2022 #20
Oh, nice. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2022 #22
Zero coupon treasury bills due within two years. Frasier Balzov May 2022 #6
I try to put as much in a Roth as possible. Gore1FL May 2022 #7
Yes, your Roth needs to be the last place you take money from. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2022 #23
Just me, but I have invested in good quality, high dividend stocks. multigraincracker May 2022 #10
You asked a couple questions, so at the risk of being redundant from those above..... A HERETIC I AM May 2022 #11
Thank you very much Duncanpup May 2022 #12
Excellent advice here. PoindexterOglethorpe May 2022 #21
Yes take the free money. we can do it Aug 2022 #24
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