210 How To Take Early Retirement Account Withdrawals Penalty Free

Topics and your questions answered on the show

• Matthew is married, age 36, wants to retire early, and asks how to fund early retirement before age 59 1/2. Scott explains how to pay the bills while waiting to withdraw from a 401(k), including how to take money out of tax deferred retirement accounts before age 59 1/2 penalty free.
• Can buying a boat give your family financial protection if you get hit by an asteroid?
• Steve asks about budgeting and the leading tools.
• Confirmation that you can withdraw contributions (your basis) from a Roth IRA at any age tax and penalty free.
• Lore (Columbus, OH) needs help with asset allocation and picking the right stuff in their available investments.
• Rita (Portugal) has a mortgage with 9% interest and is deciding if she should invest or not.
• Elaine says she can’t afford to invest because she doesn’t want to lose money. She can’t afford not to.
• Walter is age 43, wants to retire at age 55 and asks which index funds I recommend.
• What do you do with your raises and bonuses?
• Quote of the day from Jimi Hendrix.

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Links mentioned in the show

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• IRS Form 8606, Distributions from IRAs
• Retire early and avoid 401(k) penalties
• De Giro Portugese Brokerage

 

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