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1 week ago

Clark Howard Says Skip the Backdoor Roth IRA: Here's the Math for High Earners

Backdoor Roth IRA contributions often add modest wealth but carry paperwork and tax-risk, especially when pre-tax IRA balances trigger pro-rata conversion taxes.
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1 week ago

We Make Just North of $200K and Have $70K in Car Debt: Dave Ramsey Says Stop Investing Now

Stop investing and pay off high-interest car debt first, but pausing 401(k) contributions can be costly without considering interest rates and employer matches.
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2 weeks ago

The Phased Retirement Arrangement at 62 That Adds $148,000 to Lifetime Income Versus Quitting Cold Turkey

Negotiating a phased work schedule instead of retiring immediately can add about $148,000 in lifetime income without changing investment strategy or savings assumptions.
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11 months ago
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How To Retire at Age 62 in 5 years with $1.1 Million and a Paid-Off $475K Home

Achieving $1.1 million for retirement and paying off a mortgage in 5 years is challenging but feasible with strategic planning.
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11 months ago
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I want to retire at age 62 in 5 years with $1.1 million in a 401(k) and a paid-off $475K home; is this possible?

Financial situations dictate the feasibility of retirement goals within five years.
Consider extending work if finances hinder your retirement plans.
Retirement
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2 weeks ago

The Phased Retirement Arrangement at 62 That Adds $148,000 to Lifetime Income Versus Quitting Cold Turkey

Negotiating a phased work schedule instead of retiring immediately can add about $148,000 in lifetime income without changing investment strategy or savings assumptions.
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11 months ago
Retirement

I want to retire at age 62 in 5 years with $1.1 million in a 401(k) and a paid-off $475K home; is this possible?

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1 month ago

The 401(k) Gap That Lets Wealthy Savers Convert $47,500 to Roth Every Year

High earners can use the Mega Backdoor Roth strategy to contribute up to $47,500 annually to tax-free Roth accounts despite income limits.
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6 months ago

The Average Baby Boomer Says They Need Less Than $1 Million to Retire Comfortably

Roughly 4.18 million Americans will turn 65 in 2025, marking a peak year for the boomer retirement wave. This high annual number equates to 11,400 a day hitting their mid 60s on average. The average baby boomer says they only need about $990,000 to retire comfortably, according to a 2025 Planning and Progress Study by Northwestern Mutual. This post was updated on November 1, 2025 to include the most up-to-date numbers and statistics on boomers.Key Points About This Article Unfortunately,
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