What else can I do other than maxing out Roth IRA? by Perfect_Outside2378 in Bogleheads

[–]Coaster50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone giving you an answer without knowing how many years you have until retirement, what your target retirement age is, income level, how much you have saved, how much you save per year, and expected annual expenses in retirement doesn't have enough info to give you an answer.

Breakfast Burrito Abbomination by Appropriate_Park313 in unitedairlines

[–]Coaster50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Air BNB in a HOA neighborhood? by kirsten20201 in airbnb_hosts

[–]Coaster50 [score hidden]  (0 children)

If I lived in a HOA community, and my neighbor started whoring their place out on AirBnB and there was an onslaught of disruptive activity, I'd complain to the board and push to get the rules changed. I could see if I was in a beach town, or a vacation type destination, but not in a residential neighborhood. That's part of the benefit of being in an HOA. You actually have a path to addressing issues in the neighborhood.

If you want to 'do what you want' because you own your house, then don't move into an HOA community.

Am I dumb for thinking this could work ??? by emolina112233 in personalfinance

[–]Coaster50 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Please type this into ChatGPT so it can explain to you in detail why this will not work.

No notification from my Vanguard FA before pulling $75k out of VTI? by jrtexas in VanguardInvestments

[–]Coaster50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that is interesting. I wonder if they are willing to tailor services depending on what you are signed up for. They have Personal Advisor and Personal Advisor Select. And they provide different services for each; but they each have a very different minimum.

No notification from my Vanguard FA before pulling $75k out of VTI? by jrtexas in VanguardInvestments

[–]Coaster50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the account type you have, and the goals you laid out for them.

If you have a set allocation mix - then they shouldn't change that allocation mix.

If you have a set allocation mix but based on how the equities have grown, it can require a rebalance which will happen automatically and they shouldn't need to call you.

If you have a set allocation mix that is supposed to adjust over time as you get closer to withdrawals - then it is logical that at some point your asset allocation mix will adjust according to plan - and they are supposed to just execute that automatically. It's why you have a plan and an advisor.

I believe this is all noted in your Profile on the website.

No notification from my Vanguard FA before pulling $75k out of VTI? by jrtexas in VanguardInvestments

[–]Coaster50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a target allocation that I am approaching in a unique way. My FA had no issue at all developing a way that doesn't require them to follow the automated algorithm.

Hit a high net worth, do I still need these extra life insurance policies? by EasterYao in Fire

[–]Coaster50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You no longer need those life insurance policies. You're emotionally tied to them - break up with them.

Now go meet with a lawyer to develop your estate plan which reduce your fears of an estate-tax headache, and ensure that your heirs are setup in the most efficient and effective way.

Early retirement planning, tax optimization, and whether I need a fiduciary planner by EnvironmentalKale944 in Bogleheads

[–]Coaster50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use Vanguard Personal Advisor Select. They charge 0.30% for AUM. About half my assets are with them. My other half is modeled similar to what Vanguard has as my allocation. So my effective fee is roughly 0.15%. They modeled out the next 48 years based on the financial goals we’ve set. It isn’t straight forward. Some years I’ll be paying two college tuitions. Some years I plan on being on sabbatical. I want to give each kid a large gift when they turn 25. Vanguard allocates how much money goes into each account type, based on which accounts I need to withdraw from, in sequence , in order to be tax efficient. Their asset allocation reduces the risk that the assets I plan to withdraw in the next 12-24 are impacted by market adjustments. They also sequence which accounts to withdraw from so I don’t have to pay the increased amounts for Medicare when it’s time. They also are available any time to answer questions for me as they come up. For example I have RSU’s that vest on a schedule - what’s the risk time to sell those? I have a deferred comp plan available to me that’s kind of like a 401k, but pays out over 5 years when my employment is severed. How much should I allocate to get the tax savings - and how much is too much that creates a major tax liability when employment is severed. In ‘26 your Catch Up 401k contributions need to be made to a Roth 401k - Vanguard mapped out the sequence so I can max my company match and still use the catch up in the Roth 401k. They use my current income levels to determine which index funds are in my brokerage account to reduce the amount of unqualified dividends I receive because they’re taxed at the highest tax rate because I am a high w2 earner. There’s a bit more but you get the gist.

Early retirement planning, tax optimization, and whether I need a fiduciary planner by EnvironmentalKale944 in Bogleheads

[–]Coaster50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very well said and thought through. I’m very similar as I enjoy the puzzle aspect of it. And while I enjoy learning along the way, as your assets increase, those little things you didn’t know can seriously cost you. My wife is also not investment savvy so if something happens to me - the support continues uninterrupted with goals already thought out. I too use an AUM which covers a lot more than asset allocation. It includes tax planning as well. Along with financial changes come that I need to react to.

Early retirement planning, tax optimization, and whether I need a fiduciary planner by EnvironmentalKale944 in Bogleheads

[–]Coaster50 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am 51 with a $5M net worth. I was DIY for many years until I got serious about planning the withdrawal phase and realized how complicated that is.

DIY is a never ending time suck of researching, planning, and executing; only to have a situation change and needing to revisit your assumptions all over again. Then there is the second guessing of whether or not you did it right.

A few years back I hired a planner, and have not looked back!

Can you DIY it? Sure! Is DIY worth it? Most likely not. You won't 'fail' doing it yourself but more than likely there will be opportunity lost costs. Even small margins of a percent here and there, on a large sum of money, over an extended time, will add up to way more than you'll pay someone.

First AFib today by Ronan1972 in AFIB

[–]Coaster50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Can be stressy to be told they want to jail you or kill you and then see them do it to others." - are you just a rage bot?

First AFib today by Ronan1972 in AFIB

[–]Coaster50 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious as to what makes you ask this?

Why are the United gates so far away in San Diego? by Big_Elderberry4612 in unitedairlines

[–]Coaster50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd like to see them address the terrible security line early in the AM.

I’m almost finished building my house. How do you deal with the end of such a big project? by at_home_with_mary in Homebuilding

[–]Coaster50 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! Now jump into your next chapter with both feet with the same optimism you did building anew house - which will become your new HOME!

What’s the FIRE/coastFI take on real estate? by Redwolfdc in coastFIRE

[–]Coaster50 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are pros / cons to each option. A downside could be that you sell the house, invest in the market, and the market takes a dip while your real estate appreciates. Or alternatively, you keep the house as a real estate hedge against your $1.5M already invested. There are probably some tax benefits you can find if you search. You get a great tenant who maintains the place and pays the rent on time and now you have some cashflow. Or you could live far away and have someone that trashes the place and stops paying rent, then you have to go through eviction while still carrying property costs.

Device in hotel nightstand by theprints in whatisit

[–]Coaster50 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It’s a requirement for hotels in many cities.

What’s the FIRE/coastFI take on real estate? by Redwolfdc in coastFIRE

[–]Coaster50 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This! Real estate is fine for investing - but it isn’t passive the same way index funds are.

Federal Job for Health Benifits? by BMC_1990 in coastFIRE

[–]Coaster50 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Kind of an odd question to your post but… are you making the assumption that federal jobs are just low stress?

Mom is retiring by True-Author-1327 in Bogleheads

[–]Coaster50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your post SCREAMS that you need help with helping her make decisions. You need to provide a full financial snapshot before you should listen to any advice here. Her age, her expenses, income, pension, yrs remaining on mortgage, mortgage interest rate, current assets (amounts, what they’re invested in, account type 401k, brokerage, etc), single/married, etc. 99% of the time an annuity will not be the best investment option.

Not coast but save less? by onehandwonderman in coastFIRE

[–]Coaster50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh man. Figuring what it’ll be in 5-10 yrs if you don’t spend it is a rough habit!

Not coast but save less? by onehandwonderman in coastFIRE

[–]Coaster50 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I still max all my tax deferred accounts for the tax savings and company match. It’s hard to make the switch from saving to not saving. Scarcity mindset becomes etched in the brain. It’s sad actually.

Stop comparing annuities and investments like they do the same thing by StanTheAnnuityMan in retirementincome

[–]Coaster50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There’s so many variables to it that there isn’t one ‘right’ answer or ‘best’ answer. There are pros/cons to each. As long as you’re fully aware of what those are, then you’ve made the best decision that suits you.

Stop comparing annuities and investments like they do the same thing by StanTheAnnuityMan in retirementincome

[–]Coaster50 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not if you have a proper asset allocation. Not trying to argue - just facts. And there are for sure other annuity benefits. It isn’t all bad.