3037: Investment Workshop 42 - Double Fisting Your Retirement Accounts by Wanderer of Millennial Revolution
Feb 11, 2025
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Wanderer of Millennial Revolution, a savvy financial blogger known for his early retirement insights, shares invaluable tips on maximizing retirement contributions. He reveals how certain professionals can leverage multiple tax-advantaged accounts to significantly lower their taxable income. Many miss out due to lack of awareness, but Wanderer discusses the 'double fisting' strategy that allows simultaneous contributions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding eligibility for various plans and offers strategies to navigate early retirement penalties. A must-listen for aspiring financial independents!
Contributing to multiple retirement accounts can significantly lower taxable income and enhance financial independence for eligible workers.
Many employees miss tax-saving opportunities due to a lack of knowledge about their eligibility for various retirement account options.
Deep dives
Maximizing Retirement Contributions
Contributing to multiple retirement accounts simultaneously can significantly reduce taxable income, a strategy known as 'double fisting.' Individuals can qualify for different types of retirement accounts, such as a 403B and a 457, allowing them to contribute up to $36,000 annually in pre-tax funds if they have overlapping eligibilities. For instance, state employees and nonprofit workers can take advantage of this approach, leading to a reduced tax bill—one couple reportedly managed to limit their tax payment to just $150 despite a $150,000 income. This rarely known strategy is often overlooked, as many employees are not informed about their eligibility for multiple accounts, meaning they miss out on potential tax savings.
Understanding Retirement Account Mechanics
The U.S. retirement system features various account types that share similarities, such as pre-tax contributions and employer matching, but few realize the potential of optimizing their use. Workers in sectors like healthcare, education, and government contracting may benefit from accessing multiple retirement plans, which can streamline their path to financial independence. Notably, retired individuals can utilize strategies like a five-year Roth IRA conversion ladder to access their funds tax-free, despite early withdrawal restrictions. Since contribution limits do not roll over into future years, failing to fully utilize these accounts results in lost opportunities for tax-deferred growth.
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Episode 3037:
Wanderer of Millennial Revolution breaks down how certain workers, like educators, healthcare professionals, and government contractors can contribute to multiple tax-advantaged accounts simultaneously, slashing taxable income by tens of thousands of dollars. Many employees miss out simply because HR departments don’t advertise these options, but knowing the rules can help accelerate financial independence and early retirement.
"This is a guy who deliberately took on student debt because he was able to somehow get it at a rate of 0.75%, then turned around and invested it in treasuries and made money off it."
"It’s possible to qualify for multiple accounts at the same time."
"If you don’t take advantage of it, that contribution room is gone forever."