Tony Hightower
401K Roth conversion .... Solo option
I currently have a 401k with my employer with a mid 100's balance. I also have the ability, self employment, to open a solo401k with the intention of eventually rolling over my employer balance if I retire or forced t...
Kimberly T.
Tenant had garage door replaced
We have an out of state rental house that we self-manage. Our tenant called me to let me know her husband accidentally backed into the garage door, and they already went through their renter's insurance to have the do...
Christine Morrison
Replacement Cost Insurance
I could sure use some advise. A drunk drove into a pillar of my small strip center. Because the bricks are so old and unmatchable, my insurance company offered to rebuild the pillar then apply PAINT to all of the re...
Neil S.
401(k)aos for Early Financial Freedom
Today I finished the book 401(k)aos by Andy Tanner. I will be graduating college and starting a full time job in the spring of 2018, and with that brings starting a retirement plan with a potential employer. I underst...
Yariel Rivera
Help with rollover and traditional vs roth 401k/ira
I just started a new job and am in the process of setting up my retirement. My new employer offers a 401k and they match 233% up to 3% of my base pay. I'm able to contribute to that as pre-tax or roth. I will definite...
Jim Herbst
Contributing to 401k or 403b or ROTH vs. Saving for Down Payment on Investment Property
I have been inspired by the podcasts and insight on BP and appreciate how a LONG-TERM buy and hold approach (my niche and strategy) can lead to quite significant 'passive' income streams over time. I also understa...
Cait Andrews
Estimated difference in retal income after flooring change?
TLDR: In a 2 bedroom basement rental unit that is kinda nice, in a nice area, with all amenities, but nowhere near executive...what would be the monthly rental impact of having a uniform floor vs having a different fl...
Stuart M.
Who has the cheapest kitchen cabinets in Florida?
I need to match up some cheap apartment cabinets but even ikea is too nice! So I want to know who sells the cheapest cabinets in FL so I can ask them if they have anything that is close to what I have here - 5/8" plai...
Jasmine Claye
1040 vs w2 - Please Help!!!
I am in the process of getting approved for a mortgage. My w2 income does not match the income on my 1040 form. The 1040 income is less than the w2. Is this something that they underwriter will question? Or will the u...
Justin Trudell
401K Epiphany?
I think I might be blowing my own mind right now..."conventional" wisdom says max out your 401k contribution to lower your tax burden. 2013 was a good year for my 401k balance as the stock market was red hot (i have a...