"I’m 31. My 401(k) lets me pick a percentage for Roth and a percentage for Pre-Tax contributions. I have $7k in a Roth IRA, and plan to max out 401(k) and Roth IRA next year! My 401(k) match is 8% Pre-Tax. How do I pick my Roth percentage?"
We'll walk you through that question and more in today's Q&A episode!
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Aug 24
Financial Advisors React to YouTuber Financial Advice
Start a free trial, and get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core Tier with code MONEYGUY at monarch.com Financial advice on YouTube can sound convincing—but should you actually follow it? Brian and Bo react to viral money advice about 401(k) loans, investing, credit cards, cov ... Show More
23m 28s
Aug 19
DO THIS for a Happy Retirement (feat. Wes Moss)
Retirement happiness isn’t just about how much money you’ve saved—so what actually matters most? Brian, Bo, and retirement researcher Wes Moss put it to the test with a Retirement Happiness Draft, taking turns building their ideal retirement from 12 choices like $100K of income, ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2022
IFB238: Using Your 401k Match to It’s Fullest, and What is the Best 401k Allocation?
Welcome to the Investing for Beginners podcast. In today’s show, we answer three great listener questions: *How to get started as a young investor under 18 *Should I invest totally in my 401k with 100% stocks, or use a different allocation, if I am under 30? *How to treat your 40 ... Show More
39m 6s
Nov 2021
Your Complete Guide to 401(k) Retirement Accounts
Confused about how 401(k)s work? Laura explains the rules for using these tax-advantaged retirement accounts, including employer matching, contribution limits, rollovers, withdrawals, loans, and more.Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips.Check out all the Quick and D ... Show More
24m 3s
Nov 2024
521 | Mailbag: Backdoor Roth IRA, 4% Rule, and 401(k) Strategies
Business owners face a ticking deadline that could cost them $500 per day—yet many have never heard of it. The Beneficial Ownership Information form, due December 31st, is just one of the under-the-radar compliance issues that can derail even the most careful financial plans. In ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2024
What Percentage of Net Worth Should be in Stocks, Old 401(k), Books for Buying Businesses and More! - Money Q&A
In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast Money Q&A, we're going to talk about what percentage of your net worth should be in stocks, what to do with an old 401k, books for buying businesses and so much more. Today we are going to answer these questions! Question 1: Should ... Show More
29m 39s