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Today we talk about making personal finance decisions when your state raises their taxes and can’t balance their budget, where to invest when you are maxing out a ROTH, and more.
Drew says his state’s taxes increased and their finances are a mess. How should I consider my personal finances in this situation?
Rod is contributing to both his employer’s 401(k), maxing out a ROTH IRA, and has a brokerage account with more options. Should I contribute more to my 401(k) and less to my brokerage account?
Jane and her husband have no debt. They live in a travel trailer and visit family for 3 months of the year. Assuming an 8 percent return, we should be able to retire at age 48 and my husband at 52. We are saving for a newer used vehicle when it’s time for replacements. Should we put the money into investments or savings?
Collum from Ireland wants to know what we consider long and short-term savings, specifically for things like a summer holiday, a car purchase in 3 years, a house in 7 years, and a child’s college in 18 years.
Today’s episode is sponsored by BUZZ Index
Today’s Panelists
Doug Goldstein | Goldstein on Gelt
Linda P. Jones | Be Wealthy and Smart
Miranda Marquit | Adulting.tv
Joe Saul-Sehy | Stacking Benjamins
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