Comments on: Just Do It & Invest in 401k and IRA http://www.thinkbigthinkmoney.com/just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/ Personal Development and Financial Planning for Young Professionals Sun, 31 Jul 2011 14:47:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: How BUSY Are You? | Think Big Think Money http://www.thinkbigthinkmoney.com/just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/comment-page-1/#comment-992 How BUSY Are You? | Think Big Think Money Tue, 23 Mar 2010 04:06:18 +0000 http://thinkbigthinkmoney.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/1-just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/#comment-992 [...] Now, if you’re thinking about personal investment, start doing that by visiting my post on 401k/IRA. If you’re thinking about staying healthy, I like this Fitness 101 article. If you’re [...] [...] Now, if you’re thinking about personal investment, start doing that by visiting my post on 401k/IRA. If you’re thinking about staying healthy, I like this Fitness 101 article. If you’re [...]

]]> By: When Will You Get Broke? It's Time to Take Action on Your Finances | Think Big Think Money http://www.thinkbigthinkmoney.com/just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/comment-page-1/#comment-212 When Will You Get Broke? It's Time to Take Action on Your Finances | Think Big Think Money Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:37:52 +0000 http://thinkbigthinkmoney.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/1-just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/#comment-212 [...] If you employer provides 401k match, it is basically free money for you to invest in the stock market, which in the past has averaged a long-term annual return of about 8%. Even if they don’t, you should take advantage of the deferred taxes in the 401k system (whether you go traditional or Roth 401k). Find out why you should join the 401k in this post. [...] [...] If you employer provides 401k match, it is basically free money for you to invest in the stock market, which in the past has averaged a long-term annual return of about 8%. Even if they don’t, you should take advantage of the deferred taxes in the 401k system (whether you go traditional or Roth 401k). Find out why you should join the 401k in this post. [...]

]]> By: Get Started ASAP and Invest Regularly | Think Big Think Money http://www.thinkbigthinkmoney.com/just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Get Started ASAP and Invest Regularly | Think Big Think Money Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:12:30 +0000 http://thinkbigthinkmoney.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/1-just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/#comment-209 [...] Vanguard’s minimum is $3,000 (non-waivable). Each has its own pros and cons, check out this post to get more details.  I chose Roth IRA because even though the contributions are after-tax, the [...] [...] Vanguard’s minimum is $3,000 (non-waivable). Each has its own pros and cons, check out this post to get more details.  I chose Roth IRA because even though the contributions are after-tax, the [...]

]]> By: IRA Rollover Blogg http://www.thinkbigthinkmoney.com/just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/comment-page-1/#comment-29 IRA Rollover Blogg Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:34:39 +0000 http://thinkbigthinkmoney.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/1-just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/#comment-29 [...] #1: Just Do It & Invest in 401k and IRA! @ Think Big & Think Money … [...] [...] #1: Just Do It & Invest in 401k and IRA! @ Think Big & Think Money … [...]

]]> By: Ken Siew http://www.thinkbigthinkmoney.com/just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/comment-page-1/#comment-12 Ken Siew Tue, 26 May 2009 23:39:30 +0000 http://thinkbigthinkmoney.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/1-just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/#comment-12 $5,000 is limited to IRA account, and it is the total of both traditional IRA and Roth IRA. You can find out more details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/401(k)_IRA_matrix<br />Hope it helps! $5,000 is limited to IRA account, and it is the total of both traditional IRA and Roth IRA. You can find out more details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/401(k)_IRA_matrix
Hope it helps!

]]> By: Forever Princess http://www.thinkbigthinkmoney.com/just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/comment-page-1/#comment-11 Forever Princess Tue, 26 May 2009 19:29:45 +0000 http://thinkbigthinkmoney.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/1-just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/#comment-11 $5000 is limited to traditional 401K or IRA account? How about Roth IRA? $5000 is limited to traditional 401K or IRA account? How about Roth IRA?

]]> By: Ken Siew http://www.thinkbigthinkmoney.com/just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Ken Siew Tue, 26 May 2009 03:23:27 +0000 http://thinkbigthinkmoney.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/1-just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/#comment-10 You're most welcome. You can also set up traditional IRA if you will, in which the contributions are post-tax but tax-deductible when you file your tax returns. Distributions will be taxable though, just like traditional 401k. Also, bear in mind the annual contribution limit is $5,000. Stick to that or Uncle Sam will come after you with penalty! =D You’re most welcome. You can also set up traditional IRA if you will, in which the contributions are post-tax but tax-deductible when you file your tax returns. Distributions will be taxable though, just like traditional 401k. Also, bear in mind the annual contribution limit is $5,000. Stick to that or Uncle Sam will come after you with penalty! =D

]]> By: Forever Princess http://www.thinkbigthinkmoney.com/just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/comment-page-1/#comment-9 Forever Princess Mon, 25 May 2009 18:35:48 +0000 http://thinkbigthinkmoney.wordpress.com/2009/05/16/1-just-do-it-invest-in-401k-and-ira/#comment-9 Great, straight to the point!<br />My company does not provide me 401K (sadly), but you have given me a good suggestion. I did not know that I can actually set up a Roth IRA account (personally, without the company's).<br /><br />Thanks, Ken!<br /><br />Good job, once again! Great, straight to the point!
My company does not provide me 401K (sadly), but you have given me a good suggestion. I did not know that I can actually set up a Roth IRA account (personally, without the company’s).

Thanks, Ken!

Good job, once again!

]]>