I’m a fan of tax diversity in retirement. That gives you options

Jan 18, 2020
12:36:36pm

LaserCoug All-American

When big expenses come up. You can balance them with 401k, Roth and regular brokerage funds. Especially when there are cliffs for tax credit eligibility etc.

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401k question.

conetah

1/18/20 11:33am

Yes, however RMDs can mess with your plan and result in higher withdrawls/taxes than you'd like.

Pimpin4Paradise

1/18/20 11:35am

Correct but there are required minimum distributions that you have to make

RexIdaCoug

1/18/20 11:36am

Plus a good portion of your Social Security is taxable

JOPE

1/18/20 11:37am

85% will be taxable if you meet the threshold, which isn't hard to do.

RexIdaCoug

1/18/20 11:40am

Wow. I never knew SS income is taxed.

BringYourUltimate

1/18/20 11:59am

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Abe Froman

1/18/20 12:14pm

Why doesn’t every one prefer traditional? It seems like a no brainer.

conetah

1/18/20 12:08pm

I’m a fan of tax diversity in retirement. That gives you options

LaserCoug

1/18/20 12:36pm

Tax rates can change significantly, so think of adding a Roth IRA to your

BringYourUltimate

1/18/20 2:41pm

Set Tax Withholding for 401k

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