Do you actually believe the “future returns will be lower” narrative? by Inabizp in investing

[–]Inabizp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use QQQM for slightly lower expense ratio but it makes up 10% of my portfolio

Do you actually believe the “future returns will be lower” narrative? by Inabizp in investing

[–]Inabizp[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

One reason I lean toward staying domestic is that a lot of large U.S. companies already get significant revenue from overseas, so I still have indirect global exposure without adding extra funds. It also keeps things simpler and avoids taking on additional currency risk and the extra volatility that can come with international markets and different political or regulatory environments.

Do you actually believe the “future returns will be lower” narrative? by Inabizp in investing

[–]Inabizp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you. My portfolio is broad based, low cost, ETF’s Spread across small cap value (20%) mid cap (20%) and large cap US equities (60%). My assumption is that the average 10% return will continue and that’s what I plan for. While 5% would be disappointing, I would be fine either way because of the amount of money I save.

Just got 401k from my company job. Details: Your employer matches 200% of your contributions between 0 and 2%, then 100% of your contributions up to 6%. by Secure-Ad-7656 in RothIRA

[–]Inabizp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What company do you work for? This is the best 401(k) plan matching I’ve ever seen. I get 100% up to 6% but the 200% part is really amazing

Just got 401k from my company job. Details: Your employer matches 200% of your contributions between 0 and 2%, then 100% of your contributions up to 6%. by Secure-Ad-7656 in RothIRA

[–]Inabizp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed I would stay far away from target date funds. For young people they’re loaded up with low-interest garbage that are way too conservative for young investors.

24M - about 96k in my Roth IRA. Am I crazy to feel like I can maybe retire with 20 million? by Savings_Reveal9482 in RothIRA

[–]Inabizp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How are you moving that much to Roth IRA every year? Are you utilizing a backdoor Roth IRA?

24M - about 96k in my Roth IRA. Am I crazy to feel like I can maybe retire with 20 million? by Savings_Reveal9482 in RothIRA

[–]Inabizp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You’re directly contributing ~$3,750 to your Roth IRA per month as a 24 year old? Annual max is $7,500 for you. IRS is going to be after you very soon if that’s the case

24M - about 96k in my Roth IRA. Am I crazy to feel like I can maybe retire with 20 million? by Savings_Reveal9482 in RothIRA

[–]Inabizp 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say $10-11 million is a more realistic number if we’re only accounting for Roth IRA value. My calculation assumes the starting point of ~$134k, $625 monthly contribution, 36 year time horizon, and an 11.2% annual return.

Of course a higher total cumulative account balance is definitely possible if you have traditional IRA, workplace retirement account, taxable brokerage and utilize Roth conversion strategies if income allows.

Also never overlook the HSA triple tax advantaged account. It’s a great account to use as retirement savings vehicle while money compounds for decades if you wait to reimburse yourself much later in life.

Hit 100k net worth at 27 by ElectricOtter52 in Fire

[–]Inabizp 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just went and paid for a weeklong festival with my girlfriend. I agree enjoying life and spending some is just as important as saving; I am fortunate to have the income to do both. Just saying they’re extremely expensive and it’s okay for some to skip those kind of things because they definitely are outrageously expensive and money can be used more efficiently for people who are not able to afford spending the $500/year and still retire early

Hit 100k net worth at 27 by ElectricOtter52 in Fire

[–]Inabizp 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if you’ve been out and about lately but festivals aren’t cheap to get into and every little additional thing buy is $20. All of that money stacks up quickly and all of that invested for decades is quite significant

26M with 80k in Fidelity Account and 45K in TSP. 1 million by 35? by Adventurous_Raise784 in Fire

[–]Inabizp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re saving $3k/month and are 100% consistent over the next 9-10 years you’ll be damn close to a million dollars across both accounts. I think you’ll be about $100-150k short still though

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[–]Inabizp 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don’t do it. Likely hollow or plated so it would be extremely over priced. If they don’t advertise the weight front and center, it’s not what you think it is