WCI #372: Solo 401(k), TSP, Employer Match and Converting from Pre-tax to Roth Questions
Jun 20, 2024
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In this episode, they discuss recent changes with Vanguard in solo 401(k), contributing to both a solo 401(k) and TSP in the military, concerns about losing a non-governmental 457b, inherited IRA management, and converting from pre-tax to Roth. The episode also includes a sponsorship message from SoFi offering financial services for medical professionals.
Opting for a solo 401(k) can offer more control and flexibility for retirement savings.
Utilizing an inherited IRA for long-term needs can provide tax advantages and estate planning benefits.
Deep dives
Inherited IRA and Asset Allocation
Using an inherited IRA for long -term needs can provide tax protection and estate planning advantages. The flexibility of an inherited IRA allows stretching it for decades, preserving tax benefits. While considering a house down payment, adjusting the asset allocation to less aggressive options like cash or bonds might be prudent.
Solo 401k vs. Simple IRA for Retirement Accounts
Choosing a solo 401k over a simple IRA for 1099 income as a sole proprietor offers more contribution flexibility, investment control, and backdoor Roth IRA benefits. Rolling over a simple IRA into a solo 401k allows maximizing retirement savings and avoiding restrictions like the pro -rata rule, offering better long -term growth potential.
Emergency Funds and Retirement Account Transfers
Viewing an inherited IRA as an emergency fund may have limitations due to withdrawal restrictions, making it less flexible than a traditional emergency fund. Investing the inherited IRA funds conservatively with a shift into bonds or cash preserves capital while ensuring accessibility. Evaluating usage scenarios like home down payment, long -term growth, and emergency needs helps decide on the most suitable investment strategy.
Importance of Behavior in Personal Finance
Seth Klarman's quote highlights the psychological aspect of investing, emphasizing economics and psychology in decision-making. Behavioral aspects play a crucial role in money management, with personal habits and discipline shaping financial outcomes. Addressing financial psychology alongside literacy enhances financial well -being and decision -making.
Today we are answering your questions about retirement accounts. We start out by addressing the recent change with Vanguard getting out of the solo 401(k) game. Then we talk about if you can contribute to both a solo 401(k) and the TSP if you are in the military, we discuss 401(k) employer matching, concerns around losing a non-governmental 457b, what to do with an inherited IRA, and converting from pretax to Roth.
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