In this special Mailbag edition, we hear from a listener whose daughter is getting her first summer job. She’s wondering if it’s best to put the money in a high-interest savings account, or a Roth IRA. We also hear from someone who subscribes to the FIRE movement (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and is so focused on saving that she’s not able to keep money in an emergency account for true emergencies.
In our news of the week, some steps you can take if you’ve been waiting weeks (or months) for your tax refund and why eating out may be your biggest budget-killer.
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Takeaways:
Chapters:
00:00:00 - News of the Week
00:03:08 - Benefits of Opening a Roth IRA for Your Kid
00:11:08 - Advice on Managing a High-Yield Savings Account
00:11:45 - FIRE Movement and Emergency Funds
00:18:12 - Setting Up Separate Savings Accounts for Different Goals
00:21:04 - Balancing Financial Independence with Living for Today
00:25:07 - Final Thoughts
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