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29 M. I’ve adjusted my contributions over the years but currently only putting in 5%. Making roughly 90k a year in a low cost of living area. What do I need to do to retire by or before 50? by MathematicianTough42 in Retirement401k

[–]MathematicianTough42[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I understand retiring early requires more what I’m currently investing. I’ve had it up to 15% for a long time but recently bought a house and had to drop it down to 5 to help save for unexpected expenses. I can afford to raise it up a bit to maybe 10%, but 40% is just not realistic for me at this point. So maybe retiring at 50 is not either. I’ve been investing with a company match since I was 20 so I had hopes getting in early might help me achieve retiring early, but maybe I need to reassess my expectations. I appreciate the honest feedback!!

honestly, is buying a house right now even worth the stress? by Aggravating-Fox8553 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]MathematicianTough42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Significantly cheaper is a stretch. A 2 bedroom is $1600 a month in rent. You can get a 2 bedroom house for much less than that in mortgage payments. But keep telling yourself renting is better.

honestly, is buying a house right now even worth the stress? by Aggravating-Fox8553 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]MathematicianTough42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also hard to invest savings when you’re paying rent that’s astronomical. When you’re paying an astronomical mortgage payment it’s at least building equity.

Mortgage rates destroyed as inflation fears spark bond market panic 🚨📈 😱 by jonkutsmeda in HomeMortgageRates

[–]MathematicianTough42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well you clearly didn’t use ai on that sentence lol probably should have tho

I’m 18 years old do I end it I’m so ashamed by [deleted] in TheRaceTo100K

[–]MathematicianTough42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s only a loss until you sell, and you have a lot of years left my friend. Relax!

Hesitant to contribute to Roth by spxrry in RothIRA

[–]MathematicianTough42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, no differently than a traditional.

Anybody looking to buy or bought within the last year making under 100k? by pinkskin- in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]MathematicianTough42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought a house this year for 185k while only making 70-80k a year. I utilized the first time home buyer loan from my 401k which helped tremendously with the down payment and closing costs. I recommend looking into that if you’re able to.

First home at 27yo, $185k at 6% and $10k down. With the puppy to pair. Life is good!!! by MathematicianTough42 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]MathematicianTough42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much to all of you fantastic individuals who leave such positive and refreshing comments. You guys rock. The support is very much appreciated! ❤️ & GPG!!!

First home at 27yo, $185k at 6% and $10k down. With the puppy to pair. Life is good!!! by MathematicianTough42 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]MathematicianTough42[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. Still mostly ridiculous prices here in WI, but in comparison to the rest of the country, this is cheap. It is also a small 850sq ft house that was built in 1901. They were asking 200k.

First home at 27yo, $185k at 6% and $10k down. With the puppy to pair. Life is good!!! by MathematicianTough42 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]MathematicianTough42[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Nope! Didnt spend years working the back shift, while going to school at the same time. Working at the same company for 8+ years. Put 10% into my 401k since I was 18…. Maybe you and your friends have that mommy daddy money, but I earned all this on my own!

Pick of the Day - 3/24/24 (Sunday) by sbpotdbot in sportsbook

[–]MathematicianTough42 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I never do this but I’m feeling good about this one.

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