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How Much Should You Have Saved in Your Roth IRA (BY AGE!)

How Much Should You Have Saved in Your Roth IRA (BY AGE!)

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast,  we are going to talk about  how much should you have saved in your Roth IRA by age. How Andrew Can…

Money and Business Lessons from the Career of Taylor Swift (and a BIG Roth IRA rule clarified) SB1670

Money and Business Lessons from the Career of Taylor Swift (and a BIG Roth IRA rule clarified) SB16…

It’s Taylor Swift week in the basement, and we’re kicking things off by looking at the business behind the beats. Joe, OG, and the gang pull back the…

WCI #414: Roth IRAs and 401(k)s

WCI #414: Roth IRAs and 401(k)s

Today we are answering more of your Roth IRA and 401(k) questions. We talk about the difference between Roth and Traditional IRAs and then answer a q…

Solo 401(k) or SEP-IRA–Which is Right for You?

Solo 401(k) or SEP-IRA–Which is Right for You?

Laura reviews the differences between two popular retirement accounts for business owners, a solo 401(k) and SEP-IRA.

Simple IRA v. Roth IRA v. 403(b)

Simple IRA v. Roth IRA v. 403(b)

Quint and Allie talk about the best type of retirement plan to utilize.

Married Filing Separately and Roth IRAs

Married Filing Separately and Roth IRAs

Allie and Quint break down married filing separately on your taxes and when it can be a good idea.

WCI #411: 401(k)s, IRAs, 403(b)s, and other Retirement Account Questions

WCI #411: 401(k)s, IRAs, 403(b)s, and other Retirement Account Questions

Today we are tackling your questions about retirement accounts. We talk about rolling a 401(k) into and IRA after changing jobs, how to do a 403(b) r…

Don't Make THIS Common Roth IRA Mistake

Don't Make THIS Common Roth IRA Mistake

Josh made a mistake. Knowing his impending sticky situation, he wrote us: "I over contributed to my Roth IRA this previous year (2024) due to making…

18 IRA Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands! (Avoid These at All Costs!)

18 IRA Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands! (Avoid These at All Costs!)

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we're going to talk about the common IRA mistakes that can cost you in retirement. From waiting too …

5 Investments You Can't Hold in an IRA

5 Investments You Can't Hold in an IRA

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WCI #408: Roth IRAs, 457(f)s, and Other Retirement Account Questions

WCI #408: Roth IRAs, 457(f)s, and Other Retirement Account Questions

Today we are answering your retirement account questions. We talk about Roth IRAs and the pro rata rule, we talk about self directing your solo 401(k…

Self-Directed IRAs & Solo 401(k)s: Unlocking Real Estate Investing with John Bowens

Self-Directed IRAs & Solo 401(k)s: Unlocking Real Estate Investing with John Bowens

Jim Pfeifer and Paul Shannon sit down with John Bowens of Equity Trust to break down the power of self-directed retirement plans for real estate inve…

Q&A: Everyone Is Arguing About Roth IRAs And We Have Thoughts

Q&A: Everyone Is Arguing About Roth IRAs And We Have Thoughts

#583: Contrary to recent discussions, Jesse has concluded that a traditional IRA is the smarter way to go for most people once marginal tax rates are…

Employer Plan Versus IRA
IRA

Employer Plan Versus IRA

Quint and Allie talk through whether to utilize an employer plan (like a 403(b)) or an Individual Retirement Account (IRA).

Maxing Out a 401(k) and IRA: Rules, Limits, and Tax Benefits Explained

Maxing Out a 401(k) and IRA: Rules, Limits, and Tax Benefits Explained

Laura answers a listener's question about whether you can use multiple retirement accounts in the same year.

How to FIRE Faster with a Self-Directed IRA

How to FIRE Faster with a Self-Directed IRA

How can you use your retirement accounts to reach FIRE faster? We’ve talked a lot about the “middle-class trap”—having too much of your net worth tra…

Who's Eligible for a Spousal IRA?

Who's Eligible for a Spousal IRA?

Laura reviews the rules for using a spousal IRA, including who’s eligible to have one and the money-saving tax benefits you receive.

Ask HTM - Sahm Rule Recession Indicator, New App Gives Kids IRAs, & Paying for Big One-Time Expenses #931

Ask HTM - Sahm Rule Recession Indicator, New App Gives Kids IRAs, & Paying for Big One-Time Expense…

Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don't just stand on the sidelines- if you have a ques…

Real Estate in a Roth IRA

Real Estate in a Roth IRA

Daniel and Allie talk about having real estate in an IRA.

WCI #397: Roth, Mega Backdoor Roth, Solo 401(k)s and IRAs

WCI #397: Roth, Mega Backdoor Roth, Solo 401(k)s and IRAs

Today we are answering your retirement account questions. We answer questions about the mega backdoor Roth, Roth conversions, solo 401(k)s, individua…