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Tag: 457

June 26, 2024By Paula Pant

#517: Should I Raid My Retirement Plan to Buy Real Estate?

Kimiko is dismayed that the asset allocation books she’s read led her down a path to an underperforming portfolio heavy in ex-US stock investments. Where should she go from here?

Julie and her husband dream of owning a vacation rental in the Denver area even though the math doesn’t add up. It seems like everyone around can make it work though. What’s missing?

Casey is excited to build his real estate portfolio and purchase his third rental property. He’s also worried that his plan to fund the purchase with his 457 Plan is flawed. What should he do?

Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these three questions in today’s episode.

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June 18, 2024By Paula Pant

#515: Q&A: Sell Your Home or Stay Put?

Jessica and her husband are juggling two home sales and one home purchase within the next two to four years. How do they execute wisely while navigating a tight real estate market?

Zerai works two jobs that both offer a pension and retirement plan. Can he take advantage of everything at his disposal or must he make some tough choices?

Emily and her husband bought their home a year ago. But a national builder tempts them to sell and upgrade using a 3-2-1 buydown mortgage. Should they do it?

Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these three questions in today’s episode.

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October 19, 2021By Paula Pant

#344: Ask Paula: I’m Bored at Work, and I’m 14 Years from Retirement; Should I Tough It Out?

Anonymous is on track to be financially independent in 14 years, but isn’t living up to her potential working a boring job. How can she live up to her potential and do more without sacrificing her quality of life?

Daan is wondering if he should stake or lend his current cryptocurrency portfolio to make additional gains on assets he plans to hold long-term?

C wants to know what tax implications she should consider before working remotely from abroad?

Russell’s job offers the option to contribute to a 457 plan. Since he’s in the highest tax bracket, should he take advantage of the tax deferral offered through the 457 or invest within a taxable brokerage account?

Do you have a question on business, money, trade-offs, financial independence strategies, travel, or investing? Leave it here and we’ll answer them in a future episode.

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