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The 401k Race: How We Placed Our Bet

May 18, 2018 by Mr. Heartland on FIRE

A 401k is a powerful tool for reaching financial independence.  But there is a decision to make.  Should we invest our 401ks using pre-tax dollars or using a Roth 401k?  It’s kinda like betting on horses. [Read more…] about The 401k Race: How We Placed Our Bet

Filed Under: Annual Planning, FI Progress, Savings Tagged With: 401k, Financial Independence, Investment Strategy, Mad Fientist, Portfolio Growth, Pre-Tax vs Roth 401k, Savings Plan

Progress Update 5: The Green is Back, HSAs & Dying Trees

May 4, 2018 by Mr. Heartland on FIRE

Hello May! Happy to see you.  Spring has FINALLY Sprung!    With the beginning of the growing season upon us has our net worth began to grow again?  After a couple down months let’s take a look:

[Read more…] about Progress Update 5: The Green is Back, HSAs & Dying Trees

Filed Under: FI Progress, Retirement, Savings Tagged With: Edward Jones, FI progress, Financial Independence, Horned Oak Galls, HSA, Investment Returns, Mad Fientist, Net Worth, Vanguard

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