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The difference between the Roth IRA and the 401(k) really depends upon the type of money being invested (i.e., qualified vs. non-qualified money). Money that has already been taxed can only be invested in a Roth. Money that is contributed on a pretax basis is done in a 401(k).
There is a misconception that the Roth outperforms the 401(k); however, historically they both perform the same assuming the interest rate is the same. Let’s say we start off with a $150,000 investment earning 10%, which means your money will double every 7.2 years according to Rule of 72 ($150,000 doubles at $300,000). When you retire and withdraw 10%, which is $30,000 per year, you now have pay income tax (about another 10% or more), so now you’re at a net of $20,000 per year in income. That may or may not last the rest of your life.
Now let’s say you start off with the same $150,000 in a Roth. It will grow to $200,000 tax free at the same 10% percent. So now you retire and withdraw 10%. In this scenario, you are withdrawing the same $20,000 per year as the 401(k)!
At Benefits To Go, we have an answer for both long-term investment strategies. We show each investor how to achieve substantial gains without realizing market losses, and how to never outlive their money.
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