Mickey: By definition, you really don't want to maximize or flex very much your emergency fund. The reason you have an emergency fund in the first place is so that when financial markets move against you, you have some place to go that's safe. Andy: Should we max these out using index funds that mirror the S&P 500 and Western European Pacific Rim Develop Nations? Mickey: I would not let the slight difference in fees guide your asset allocation decisions.
#197: Should Bret invest in a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA?
If Amanda gets married, how will her child support be affected? What about her student loan forgiveness?
Joe is investing in bonds, which average a rate of return that’s equal to the interest rate on his mortgage. Should he switch to all-equities and redirect his bond investments into mortgage payoff, instead?
Taunia has a car loan, a 401k loan, a home improvement loan, a primary mortgage, and a second mortgage. She also has an emergency fund that only covers two months of expenses, and she’s trying to save for college for her two children. What should she prioritize?
Mickey has a six-month emergency fund. Should he leave it in a savings account or invest in bond ladders?
David made $10,000 from a side hustle last year. Can he open a Solo 401k or SEP-IRA for his side hustle business? If so, which one should he choose?
Should Andy invest in a Target Retirement Date fund, or should he split his money between a U.S. index fund and an international index fund?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I answer these seven questions in today’s episode.
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