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UGA10 t1_jegd5g0 wrote
Reply to Using FSA and HSA to help a family member? by [deleted]
Unless they are a dependent under your plan, it would be a non-qualified distribution and would come with taxes and penalties.
lions239 OP t1_jegd4jp wrote
Reply to comment by frozenwaffle549 in I'm 23yo kicking of my financial journey, any advice? by lions239
Haha, we will see about that. In the game of life when it comes to that, I am much, much farther behind.
[deleted] OP t1_jegd470 wrote
StorageGloomy9719 t1_jegcu6k wrote
Reply to comment by speednub1 in Would it be a bad idea to take out $1,750 in student loans? by [deleted]
If I wait my credit will get messed up/I won’t be able to go anywhere because my credit card is almost maxed out and I wont be able to get an internship this year. I am looking for a job and paying for my loan will be my first task with my money. It’s subsidized so interest isn’t charged until after I graduate and I’m paying it off before I graduate. I don’t graduate until 2025. I just started school. It’s only a two year program so I don’t have a lot of time to build my resume.
lions239 OP t1_jegcsl9 wrote
Reply to comment by homeboi808 in I'm 23yo kicking of my financial journey, any advice? by lions239
So here is where I am greatly inexperienced. Online it says my "annualized rate of return" is 0.55% (I believe this was honestly negative last time I checked) & that 100% is in "American Funds 2060 Trgt Date Retire R6"
I have no idea what this means nor do I believe I ever selected anything when I set this up, maybe it was just the default?
DeluxeXL t1_jegcn1f wrote
Reply to comment by scccc- in Roth 401k Rollover to Roth IRA by scccc-
It is going to maintain exactly the same balance type. Roth to Roth rollover follows a simple rule: Every type of balance keeps its own identity. Roth 401k contributions become Roth IRA contributions. Roth 401k conversions (such as megabackdoor Roth) become Roth IRA conversions. Roth 401k earnings become Roth IRA earnings.
There is no tax now.
There is no tax ever (assuming you only do qualified withdrawals).
tatt_daddy t1_jegckdz wrote
Reply to comment by phil-l in Car minor conundrum. by Ihateporn2020
It is not, definitely an unusual fluke. Most civics are very solid ime.
bussamove t1_jegci0n wrote
Just remember to take out public loans NOT private loans. The interest rates are better and the gov’t won’t garnish as much of your wages if you file for Income Based Repayment. Be wary of variable interest rates, too. You want a loan with a fixed interest rate so you can financially plan.
lions239 OP t1_jegcglj wrote
Reply to comment by frozenwaffle549 in I'm 23yo kicking of my financial journey, any advice? by lions239
Wow judging from my lack of knowledge on a lot of those variables in the calculator, I definitely have a lot more to learn before I even consider buying. It's just rents are skyrocketing where I live and just using the Zillow estimates of mortgage, interest, insurance and HOA, depending on the condo, it comes out to less than or about the same as renting in the area.
Online it says my rate of return on the Roth 401k is 0.55%, is this normal? It seems low?Your ballpark of "becoming a millionaire" is that possible with these retirement accounts? Or should I be out there now slowly learning also about other ways to invest?
SlipperyWhenDry77 OP t1_jegcewr wrote
Reply to comment by BouncyEgg in Do traditional IRAs decrease your state taxes in addition to federal? Or is it just federal? by SlipperyWhenDry77
That's what I was hoping, thank you
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Reply to comment by MikeyMike01 in Is this normal after an accident? by Impossible-Cry-495
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scccc- OP t1_jegcdc4 wrote
Reply to comment by DeluxeXL in Roth 401k Rollover to Roth IRA by scccc-
It is very very close to how much earnings I see on the funds so I think it is my earnings. I’m assuming it’s because it’s a mutual fund that’s why it’s off. Does that mean if I do the rollover, its just going to maintain the tax deferred status and I’m not penalized or need to pay taxes on it immediately? Just as if I were to keep the funds in the 401k, but I’m just moving it’s location?
Long-Regular-1023 t1_jegc4y7 wrote
Reply to 22 and in $10,000+ Debt by Balance_Holiday
Should have paid off your debt before making the 401k contributions.
How committed to getting rid of the debt are you? If you are truly committed, at minimum you will sell the Jeep and canel the streaming services.
maccc095 OP t1_jegc3u9 wrote
Reply to comment by myburneraccount1357 in CD vs T-bill what’s the best move? by maccc095
I see, thank you!!
CookieAdventure t1_jegc2a9 wrote
Reply to comment by myanonymous1 in Claim parents in Mexico as dependents? by myanonymous1
Then … no.
It is a nice thing to do but it isn’t a tax deduction.
abcdeathburger t1_jegbzss wrote
Reply to comment by sciguyCO in Weekend Help and Victory Thread for the week of March 31, 2023 by IndexBot
I filed sometime in early March, they sent it around March 10. Return was accepted within a couple days (basically immediate business-days-wise, I think I filed over the weekend). All pretty quick. But no letters to explain anything, and no responses to my contact attempts.
homeboi808 t1_jegbu2f wrote
What funds have you chosen for your 401k?
ChiMello t1_jegbrvi wrote
That is bad advice. You will be poorer in the long run by continuing to pay extra interest on your debts. You think you "can't get ahead" now? Following his advice will just dig you into an even deeper hole.
frozenwaffle549 t1_jegbpnn wrote
Reply to comment by frozenwaffle549 in I'm 23yo kicking of my financial journey, any advice? by lions239
I forgot to mention you are killing it. Don't forget to enjoy some of it. You may find out that your future spouse hates the condo you purchased lol
[deleted] OP t1_jegbkcw wrote
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frozenwaffle549 t1_jegbiwj wrote
Well, I can tell you are well on your well to becoming a millionaire by the time you are in your forties lol, so good job being so diligent. You could back off on your Roth 401k and your HSA in order to fund this home purchase. While you can use the HSA as another retirement vehicle, I would recommend just having enough to cover any out-of-pocket maximums and put the rest in your IRA so you have more variety. It may be best to rent since you are so young and remote no need to rush into a condo because of interest rates or the economy. Try this calculator.
RC-5 t1_jegbgr5 wrote
Reply to comment by Prudent_Fix280 in CD vs T-bill what’s the best move? by maccc095
That eliminates one of the benefits of treasuries then…
DeluxeXL t1_jegbg6b wrote
Reply to Roth 401k Rollover to Roth IRA by scccc-
It is likely the Roth earnings, considering that the only valid destinations are Roth IRA or Roth IRA. Calling it pretax is just weird.
If it were pretax employer match, valid destinations would have included traditional IRA.
Admirable_Ad1947 OP t1_jegb41b wrote
Reply to comment by Meewol in Is there a more efficient way to budget my money? by Admirable_Ad1947
Thanks! Currently all my money is in cash because I don't have a bank account and for some reason my work pays me via paper check like it's 1992. My current plan is to get a savings account as soon as possible so I don't have loads of cash in a random envelope in my closet. I feel pretty confident about being able to stick to my budget though. I had a $20/month allowance for a long time so ~$50/week is still a huge improvement to me.
Cruian t1_jegd9pl wrote
Reply to Dad added me as an authorized user on his business card, how can I get myself removed? by [deleted]
You might be able to call them and ask to be removed. If that won't work, ask your dad to do it.
Which business card is this that is actually reporting? While a few do, most don't.
Edit: Typo