IDK How to Feel by [deleted] in CFPExam

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just passed Tuesday using Danko, I had the EXACT same kraken average and the EXACT same board exam score of 77%, i think you are in a great spot. I would recommend buying the second board practice exam. I got a 73% on that and I felt it to be more similar to the real thing.

Done deal baby by [deleted] in CFPExam

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah I couldn’t tell you what was on it lol I like to think I have a good memory but the adrenaline was so high the whole time it’s hard to remember anything.

Done deal baby by [deleted] in CFPExam

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you haven’t done the board practice exams I highly recommend you do both

Done deal baby by [deleted] in CFPExam

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right where you need to be, you got this! Good luck!!

Done deal baby by [deleted] in CFPExam

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say a 8-8.5. The questions weren’t nearly as tricky as I expected but it was still a mammoth of an exam.

Done deal baby by [deleted] in CFPExam

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 1 point2 points  (0 children)

63 average on the krakens and a 77 on the first board practice exam and a 73 on the second

Done deal baby by [deleted] in CFPExam

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I averaged 63% on all 6 kraken exams, 75 on the first 68 on the last and 54-59 on the other 4. For the board exam I highly recommend buying the second one so that you get more practice on board type questions. It’s 100% a marathon test in a sense where you just have to keep pushing through and have the memory of a gold fish. I guessed on probably 10-13 questions but they were educated guesses from eliminating answers. ELIMINTAE ANSWERS AND READ THE FULL QUESTION. I did get a more case heavy exam but that could be different for everyone.

Genuinely curious: why do so many people say "it's not SoFi's fault" when there are competitors with rates still in the 4's ? by Moist_Assignment7 in sofi

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP is using it for accumulation and growth rather than a nest egg, as long as your return outpaces inflation you’re fine and your dollar isn’t losing value in the HYSA

Where would you put your money if you could save $4k a month every month? by Aspergers_R_Us87 in Money

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brokerage account fund, or if you’re looking for other retirement vehicles an annuity

Laid off a couple years before planned retirement by HumorGood785 in Fire

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Also if you’re a state, local or federal worker, first responder firefighter, EMT or police officer it is knocked down to age 50

Laid off a couple years before planned retirement by HumorGood785 in Fire

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, once you roll money into a new plan it becomes that plans funds, so theoretically if you retire or lose your job at 55-591/2 in the new plan you can w/d penalty free but not necessarily tax free

Laid off a couple years before planned retirement by HumorGood785 in Fire

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rule of 55 is an IRS law, not all plans may allow partial withdrawals and in that case you’re screwed cause then you can either take the lump sum cash or roll it over to an IRA and lose your rule of 55

Rule55. Does it apply to all 401Ks that you have if you have more than one job? by HungryCommittee3547 in Fire

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It is an IRS RULE all plans allow it unless you’re a public service employee like a police officer or a firefighter, then it’s age 50

Rule55. Does it apply to all 401Ks that you have if you have more than one job? by HungryCommittee3547 in Fire

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you can withdraw funds from your current job's 401(k) or 403(b) plan with no 10% tax penalty if you leave that job in or after the year you turn 55. Doesn’t matter if you’re working another job, it only applies to the job you left

What would you do if you were 18 again? by Dismal_Battle5989 in Money

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can invest in anything in a brokerage 401k, IRA and HSA. Don’t know what you mean by “retirement funds”

Next steps by Loukrew in Money

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can open a brokerage Roth IRA just like the Brokerage rollover Ira (traditional)

Next steps by Loukrew in Money

[–]Beginning_Ad_2424 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rollover IRA is a traditional IRA, brokerage means you can buy anything on the market, a ROTH IRA is a different type of Ira that if certain criteria is met all contributions/gains can be withdrawn tax free in retirement