Taking Charge of Your 401k (Ep. 16)
Generation X was born between 1965 and 1980, which means the oldest of the bunch are approaching their “retirement years.”
In this episode, Will Hoffman breaks down the differences between traditional and Roth 401ks and helps you determine which plan fits your goals and financial needs. You’ll also learn about managing assets, matching contributions, and the impact of taxes on your retirement plan. Plus, get insights into the history and evolution of the 401k and the importance of planning ahead to master your financial future.
Gain insight into:
- The history and evolution of the 401k retirement plan
- Differences between traditional and Roth 401ks
- How taxes can impact your retirement plan
- The importance of planning ahead so you can become a master of your financial future
- And more!
Resources:
- Kay Kirkman, Your Gen X Dream Job Mentor (Ep. 15)
- Empowering Investors with Riskalyze with Chris Quandt (Ep. 4)
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
- Wall Street (1987 starring Charlie Sheen and Michael Douglas)
- Take Charge of Your 401k (PDF)
Education Planning Series:
- Your Guide to Navigating the FAFSA (Ep. 11)
- Applying to College with Jack Delehey (Ep. 12)
- Collegiate Funding Solutions with Roger Lorelle (Ep. 13)
- How You Can Save For College (Ep. 14)
Connect with Will Hoffman:
- Hoffman Wealth Management
- (724) 522-5411
- will@hoffmanwealth.com
- LinkedIn: Will Hoffman
- Facebook: Hoffman Wealth Management
- YouTube: Hoffman Wealth Management
About Our Host:
Will Hoffman is a financial advisor and the Founder of Hoffman Wealth Management, a firm dedicated to helping professionals create wealth plans that revolve around their financial goals. Will has 20 years of experience in the financial services industry and is passionate about becoming his client’s most trusted financial ally.
This material was created for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as ERISA, tax, legal or investment advice. If you are seeking investment advice specific to your needs, such advice services must be obtained on your own separate from this educational material.
Contributions to a traditional 401(k) may be tax deductible in the contribution year, with current income tax due at withdrawal. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax in addition to current income tax.
A Roth 401(k) offers tax deferral on any earnings in the account. Qualified withdrawals of earnings from the account are tax-free. Withdrawals of earnings prior to age 59 ½ or prior to the account being opened for 5 years, whichever is later, may result in a 10% IRS penalty tax.
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