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151 - How to Account For Matching Contributions in Retirement Saving Rates
Manage episode 328125205 series 2653925
Scott and James discuss how to account for matching contributions in retirement savings rates.
Listener Question
Wanted to find what both of yours opinions are on savings rate as it relates to employer match. I am currently saving 25% of my gross income between maxing out 401k, IRA and the rest to a brokerage, I bonds and ESPP. My employer matches 15% NEC on 100% income. I have a mandatory retirement age from this career (commercial aviation) If I fall short on my 25% personal savings rate in a given year, when is it appropriate to count the 15% from the company? Or is it always counted and I’m saving 40% between the two?
Planning Points Discussed
- Utilizing Time Efficiently
- Capital Appreciation
- Purchasing Power
- Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.)
Timestamps:
2:30 - Employer Matching
4:55 - Dollars Are Dollars
7:21 - Overfunding
9:12 - Lifestyle Goals
10:47 - Healthy Savings
11:47 - Aligning Your Financial Goals
LET'S CONNECT!
James
Scott
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Manage episode 328125205 series 2653925
Scott and James discuss how to account for matching contributions in retirement savings rates.
Listener Question
Wanted to find what both of yours opinions are on savings rate as it relates to employer match. I am currently saving 25% of my gross income between maxing out 401k, IRA and the rest to a brokerage, I bonds and ESPP. My employer matches 15% NEC on 100% income. I have a mandatory retirement age from this career (commercial aviation) If I fall short on my 25% personal savings rate in a given year, when is it appropriate to count the 15% from the company? Or is it always counted and I’m saving 40% between the two?
Planning Points Discussed
- Utilizing Time Efficiently
- Capital Appreciation
- Purchasing Power
- Other issues (IRAs, Inflation, Financial Goals, etc.)
Timestamps:
2:30 - Employer Matching
4:55 - Dollars Are Dollars
7:21 - Overfunding
9:12 - Lifestyle Goals
10:47 - Healthy Savings
11:47 - Aligning Your Financial Goals
LET'S CONNECT!
James
Scott
ENJOY THE SHOW?
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