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Should I continue to save or pay off debt on my house?

Should I continue to save or pay off debt on my house?

by John | Mar 9, 2018 | Debt, Financial Education & Coaching, Investing, Personal Finance, Q and A | 0 comments

Q.  I have $850,000 in retirement savings and a remaining mortgage of $380,000.  Should I stop contributing to my retirement accounts and pay down my mortgage instead?  I’m not sure if I should save or pay off debt. I am 48 years old and have about...
Where can I invest home down payment money?

Where can I invest home down payment money?

by John | Mar 6, 2018 | Financial Education & Coaching, Investing, Personal Finance, Q and A | 0 comments

Q. What is the best way to invest the money I am saving for a down payment that involves some risk so I am earning some returns? My goal is to save $30,000 to $50,000 for a down payment, depending on how long it takes me to find the right house.  I’d like to...
Can I retire at 60 years old?  What about health insurance?

Can I retire at 60 years old? What about health insurance?

by John | Mar 1, 2018 | Financial Education & Coaching, Investing, Personal Finance, Q and A | 0 comments

Q.  Can I retire at 60 years old? I’m 59.5 years old.  I have $300K in a traditional IRA and $1.2 million in 401k’s and would like to retire.  My wife does not work.  Also, I have pre-existing conditions and will need to secure health care until I reach 65.  My wife...
Should I withdraw from my 401k and contribute it to a Roth IRA?

Should I withdraw from my 401k and contribute it to a Roth IRA?

by John | Feb 27, 2018 | Financial Education & Coaching, Personal Finance, Q and A | 0 comments

Q. Does it make sense to withdraw from my 401(k) and put it in my Roth IRA account if I will remain in the same tax bracket even after the distribution? I will be 59.5 years old in 2018. Does it make sense to withdraw $10,000 from my 401(k) and put it in my Roth IRA...
Can I reimburse an old medical bill with my HSA?

Can I reimburse an old medical bill with my HSA?

by John | Feb 22, 2018 | Financial Education & Coaching, Personal Finance, Q and A | 46 comments

Q. Can I use an HSA reimbursement from the current year for outstanding bills from the previous year’s expenses? I had medical bills from last year that I could not cover with the funds in my HSA account. Can I use an HSA reimbursement from contributions I made...
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