(Though it’s not required, it may be helpful to read my previous post about progressive taxes, before diving into this post.) The classic pre-tax (e.g. Traditional IRAs and 401(k)s) vs. Roth comparison usually goes something like this… AssumptionsInitial Investment = $10,000Tax Rate = 25%Total Investment Return = 900% (i.e. 10x) […]
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The Simple Formula I’m Using To Retire In My 30’s
Wake up, go to work, spend a few hours with family, go to bed, rinse and repeat. Some form of this routine probably describes the typical day for most of us. Throughout our lives, we’re conditioned to believe that we should follow this monotonous series of actions for 30-40 years […]
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