How Much You Should Save In Your 401K By Age

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  • How Much You Should Save In Your 401K By Age
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 945

  • @AndreiJikh
    @AndreiJikh  Рік тому +270

    How many magic tricks did you spot? There's a few!

    • @Samelkins
      @Samelkins Рік тому

      69

    • @seanmcmagic
      @seanmcmagic Рік тому +35

      I saw the one where all my money disappears every month due to high rent and inflation!

    • @AndreiJikh
      @AndreiJikh  Рік тому +3

      @@seanmcmagic Got me with that one

    • @John.Doe-OG
      @John.Doe-OG Рік тому

      I would like to know how you a Faro Shuffle with only one hand

    • @eldersprig
      @eldersprig Рік тому

      @@seanmcmagic rimshot

  • @everceen
    @everceen 7 днів тому +399

    I’ve been diligently working, saving and contributing towards early retirement and financial freedom, but since covid outbreak, the economy so far has caused my portfolio to underperform, do I keep contributing to my 401k or look at alternative sectors to meet my goals?

    • @justlikekingsolomon
      @justlikekingsolomon 7 днів тому +2

      keep contributing to your 401K, remember you are in for the long haul, but I'd suggest you consider financial advisory

    • @garrickhunter-o4e
      @garrickhunter-o4e 7 днів тому +1

      Exactly, getting proper financial advise is invaluable, my portfolio is well-matched for every season of the market and recently hit 140% rise from early last year. I and my CFP are working on a 7 figure ballpark goal, tho this could take another year.

    • @beautifulpeoplealways
      @beautifulpeoplealways 7 днів тому +1

      this is awesome! can you please leave the info of your advsor here? i’m in dire need of financial advisory

    • @garrickhunter-o4e
      @garrickhunter-o4e 7 днів тому

      Personally, I delegate my excesses to someone of great expertise ''Katherine Nance Dietz'' preferably you can look up the name on the internet, her qualifications speak for itself.

    • @garrickhunter-o4e
      @garrickhunter-o4e 7 днів тому

      Can't divulge much, I delegate my excesses to someone of great expertise ''Katherine Nance Dietz'' preferably you can look her up on the web, her qualifications speak for itself.

  • @geraldantonio3160
    @geraldantonio3160 Рік тому +319

    40 now, and everything is paid for. Fortunately, I had a college economics teacher who taught me a lesson when I was 18 years old. That lesson was: you can't buy something else for every purchase you make. Having multiple sources of income is prudent, as is living within your means. I have a 13-year-old vehicle because it is all I need, I like it, and I can do whatever I want with it. My net worth is $4 million, and I can pay my bills without stress, but I don't live like I have that. I have no complaints.

    • @Hawks405
      @Hawks405 Рік тому +14

      Well done, sir.

    • @skylarhillman1455
      @skylarhillman1455 Рік тому +27

      You post this same comment everywhere don’t you?

    • @joseCalderon1976
      @joseCalderon1976 11 місяців тому +2

      ​​@@skylarhillman1455I don't see anything wrong with that. I'm kind of guilty of the same thing too. They have been a responsible person with their income. I'm finally getting there. How are you doing with your finances? I'm just curious.

    • @killamatrix1
      @killamatrix1 9 місяців тому

      40 what?

    • @_ShaDynasty
      @_ShaDynasty 8 місяців тому +5

      I'm 98yr old and have $1300 in savings but only 37$ in checking , student loans paid off, gaming PC paid off... Rent is sus, but not bad. Steam sales are what mainly bust my budget.

  • @206-HoneyBadger
    @206-HoneyBadger Рік тому +102

    Started 401k at 18 and reached first million 23yrs later. I was always at 15% and my top salary was $67k in retail. Key is start as soon as you can by paying yourself first. I started putting away because my family and I were homeless as a child. Now, I just wish I had learned to earn income in the market as a day trader a lot earlier in life. At least now, my retirement acct will keep growing in the millions on it's own regardless of my next step in the next few months when I quit my job.

    • @206-HoneyBadger
      @206-HoneyBadger Рік тому +4

      @Thawne1338 I'm not sure where you live, but there are tons of job openings. Costco, Fred Meyer, Safeway, most any retail and food establishment. I've not seen so much hiring as I have post Covid. I know many companies need construction, plumbing and skilled labor are in dire need.

    • @seanchristman9548
      @seanchristman9548 11 місяців тому +4

      @Thawne1338 if u don’t have a job it’s cause u don’t want one.

    • @reiniergarcia
      @reiniergarcia 7 місяців тому

      @@seanchristman9548that’s an absolute lie.

    • @666dynomax
      @666dynomax 6 місяців тому +2

      How much were you dumping in it annually? Do you do roth also

    • @podclips7747
      @podclips7747 5 місяців тому +1

      What was your balance at age 21 do you remember?

  • @BPiperDude
    @BPiperDude Рік тому +67

    I always have a huge problem with the X times your annual salary. Say for instance your scraping by with a nice salary of 100K a year. You've saved up 9x by the time your 60. Then you get a huge promotion or change jobs and now your salary is 200K. Instantly now according to the X time matrix your in trouble because you only have 4.5x your salary at Age 60. Are you really in trouble though and that answer is no and not even close UNLESS you changed your spending habits. It "should" be a multiple of not your earnings but your expenses. Same thing goes if you make 100K a year but only have 300K saved. You lose your job and start working at a fast food store making 30K a year. WOW you've saved 10X amount of money you can retire in comfort. Um no...
    However if you make 100K a year which is about 60K after taxes but your expenses re 30K. You saving 2x your take home pay. Your expenses at the end of the year aren't 80% of the 100K but 80 to 90% of your expenses. That multiplier should be a multiple of your spending habits not your earnings.

    • @burrito758
      @burrito758 Рік тому +6

      Let's face it, most people don't even do that much

    • @adamp6320
      @adamp6320 Рік тому +4

      This!! So much THIS! I hate the Millionaire Next Door formulas and anyone who talks about income rather than expenses when setting retirement targets. Income != what you need to live - some of us save 30-50%+ of our income each year to say nothing of paying 40+% in income tax!

    • @morebeer7673
      @morebeer7673 Рік тому

      @@adamp6320 True. Those formulas only reasonably apply when you spend less than you learn and have a handle on your debt. If you make $60K a year, but have debts of $100K (not including mortgage), then all the logic of the savings formulas goes out the window.

    • @turdferguson12
      @turdferguson12 23 дні тому +2

      Scraping by on $100k😂

    • @Valyssi
      @Valyssi 4 дні тому

      Completely agree, but even expenses are misleading. Maybe you have a mortgage at lose a lot on interest, but you only have that mortgage because of your home's value. That's not necessarily any better than someone with a lower home value and no mortgage, whose expenses are significantly lower.
      Granted this issue can be circumvented by using expected net worth at retirement, assuming no mortgage, and instead using the equivalent expected rent as an expense.

  • @suryadihardjagilbert2199
    @suryadihardjagilbert2199 Рік тому +257

    I like that this channel is going back to its root of focusing on investing for regular people

    • @y-strap
      @y-strap Рік тому +2

      Regular people have 401(k)s? Delusional

    • @ZC965Tt
      @ZC965Tt Рік тому +1

      I also learned a lot of knowledge on this channel, about investment,

    • @mitchellliston9358
      @mitchellliston9358 Рік тому +13

      @@y-strap yes if you work a normal job (9-5) they do

    • @jamessullivan1227
      @jamessullivan1227 11 місяців тому

      ​@@y-strapa 401k is the most basic benefit any company will offer.

    • @cantaimcj
      @cantaimcj 11 місяців тому

      @@y-straplike nearly every big employer in the us offers it

  • @goseeaboutagirl
    @goseeaboutagirl 11 місяців тому +45

    A 23 year old putting away $22,500 every year until 45 is just impossible today. Many can barely afford rent nor an emergency fund.

    • @davidbrooks8809
      @davidbrooks8809 4 місяці тому +2

      100% True 😢😮

    • @HeadStronger-HS
      @HeadStronger-HS 3 місяці тому +2

      It was impossible 30 years ago as well

    • @bpmatty5123
      @bpmatty5123 3 місяці тому

      Live below your means

    • @Yo-lg4hv
      @Yo-lg4hv 11 днів тому

      It’s not that you need to put that much away at your age, it’s more putting something away at your age puts you so far ahead. Find the comfortable middle ground and you’ll be that much more ahead. Something is better than nothing

  • @sapp6401
    @sapp6401 Рік тому +16

    Best advice: start EARLY. The second you start working set aside some of your wage for retirement and continue the habit no matter what. Increase the percentage you save every time you can (you likely get a raise each year). Even someone with a low working wage can have $1million in retirement with diligence and diversification.

  • @mikem3875
    @mikem3875 Рік тому +19

    Wow, i'm 50 and only have 42k in my roth ira. Maybe if i quit eating, live in my car and work 12hr shifts for the next 20 years with 1 day off a week i'll be able to retire when i'm 70. What a joke😂

    • @TheFirstRealChewy
      @TheFirstRealChewy 2 місяці тому +3

      If you can sacrifice to get a solid 10 years of investing it will make a wold of difference. If you own your own home and can rent it then there are even more options depending on how flexible you are. For example, the rent you get for your house could potentially cover all of your expenses in a cheaper country. Do that for a few years, let your investments grow, plus defer social security, and you could have a considerable amount of money for the rest of your retirement.
      If you have money in other accounts then you should be good.

    • @TheSkiMaskReviewer
      @TheSkiMaskReviewer 29 днів тому +2

      You had a long time to chase the bag.

  • @xlasvegan7x
    @xlasvegan7x Рік тому +129

    My last day of employment was this past Thursday. No mortgage or a car payment. I have a chunk in savings but I don’t see myself dipping into it because my burn rate is below my streams of income from rentals, 401k, interest from savings and pensions. My only advice is to payoff everything before you retire and carry no obligations.

    • @jimmbear3998
      @jimmbear3998 Рік тому +5

      Yes paying off as much as you can is so beneficial. My car is paid off and I owe less than $15k on my house and always pay off my credit cards.

    • @jonathandeuire6962
      @jonathandeuire6962 Рік тому +5

      You have it all sitting in cash?? Just losing money to inflation that way. Savings accounts interest are super low.

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 Рік тому

      ​@@jonathandeuire6962Not all. See my comment to the op.

  • @karimelmoutawakil7295
    @karimelmoutawakil7295 Рік тому +15

    Glad you are supporting your parents. I love people that don't forget to give back to their parents that worked hard to raise you

    • @Int868
      @Int868 6 місяців тому +3

      it's cultural to people in non-western and industrialized countries.

  • @bklynman100
    @bklynman100 Рік тому +149

    Best part of this video was hearing you talk about taking care of your parents… Andrei, you really are a good guy. I watch a lot of your videos and learned a lot. I’m 34, with 320k in my 401k and 457b accounts (combined), and it’s eye opening to see what the average is for all the ages. I really wish that kids were taught these things in high school, theres nothing worse than seeing people in their 60’s with no retirements or savings

    • @AndreiJikh
      @AndreiJikh  Рік тому +6

      thank you, I totally agree!

    • @mysterio5837
      @mysterio5837 Рік тому +6

      they wont teach you these in hs, because if they do , everyone will make great financial decisions and defeat the purpose for those wealthy folks having value in saving. Someone needs to be the mouse and be a sacrifice to the society spending crazy in order for someone to be great saving for later The world wouldnt run if ppl just saved, saved, and saved. Why do you think diamonds are rare, because not many have them. If everyone in the entire world did, it wouldnt be as rare . Scarcity leads to high demand , think like that .

    • @flicks28
      @flicks28 Рік тому +4

      Taking care of your parents or old people is common in most countries except the US. The US dumps old people into senior homes.

    • @udchen1211
      @udchen1211 Рік тому +2

      Yes, not many of us have parents that can support themselves after retirement. Learning how to save enough for us while supporting parents will need to be the first step towards making sure we're able teach these to our kids in the future, so the cycle doesn't repeat.

    • @ZC965Tt
      @ZC965Tt Рік тому +2

      Sounds like you're good at planning for the future, happy for you to hit an amazing 320k at this age

  • @leblanc7275
    @leblanc7275 Рік тому +548

    Can you do a video explaining how you live off your 401k in retirement? Dividends, selling shares ect. Id love to hear your explanation. Great content! Liked and followed.

    • @poster1000ify
      @poster1000ify Рік тому +19

      Please do this

    • @vchafab
      @vchafab Рік тому +8

      I would love this!

    • @LK_EBM
      @LK_EBM Рік тому +17

      He's not 59.5 years old, so he wouldn't be pulling from his 401k.
      For general info, just Google "401k withdrawal strategy"

    • @jackcarlos
      @jackcarlos Рік тому +20

      401K is just an account. So activity doesn't stop when you hit retirement. It continues growing, earning dividends, etc.
      To live off it, you can collect dividends (instead of reinvesting) and/or just sell shares. Obviously you don't want to just 100% cash out because it will continue to grow for the next 30-40 years of retirement if you leave it invested

    • @user-nz3wc2ok7y
      @user-nz3wc2ok7y Рік тому +2

      Specific problems are solved concretely

  • @MJLGEE
    @MJLGEE Рік тому +43

    I’m in my 70’s and watch your channel regularly - love it!

    • @Bamabrute85
      @Bamabrute85 Рік тому +2

      You're in your 70s??!! You look much younger.

  • @chuck5553
    @chuck5553 Рік тому +67

    I have steady income. Military retirement and VA disability. Also work as a Correctional Officer making 140k. I do contribute to a 457b and do max it out every year (currently at $155k with this down market) so I feel very blessed to have these multiple streams

    • @dirtydinner6463
      @dirtydinner6463 Рік тому +24

      Since when do correctional officers get paid so much??

    • @NWforager
      @NWforager Рік тому +4

      @@dirtydinner6463 investigating the right jobs and negotiating pay regularly . many trades pay more than advertised .

    • @savvy727
      @savvy727 Рік тому +8

      @@dirtydinner6463 The profession is short staffed nationwide. Many are doing tons of overtime at time and a half.

    • @dirtydinner6463
      @dirtydinner6463 Рік тому +3

      @@savvy727 Hell I would take that over my salaried job where I’m expected to work overtime with no extra pay

    • @michaelswami
      @michaelswami Рік тому +5

      I thank you for all your service to our country. You deserve it.

  • @Trainsallday
    @Trainsallday Рік тому +47

    "I already have dependents even though I've got no kids" I related to this line on a whole nother level!

  • @ZackEhlers
    @ZackEhlers Рік тому +35

    My advice would be to invest into a 401k up to your match and then open up a Roth IRA and put the rest in that. You’ll have way more options when it comes to investments.

    • @Dussander2
      @Dussander2 Рік тому +5

      But remember you can be limited on Roth IRA contributions depending on your income.

    • @13ikea
      @13ikea Рік тому +1

      And save in a HYSA.

    • @Sara01977
      @Sara01977 Рік тому

      Yep or at certain point, you’re at your peak salary and want to reduce tax liability. During highest paying part of career, you should defer tax.

    • @cblue3581
      @cblue3581 7 місяців тому

      Yes, this is what a backdoor transfer is used for. Max out your Roth, then Roth 401k if offered@@Dussander2

    • @HookemFishing
      @HookemFishing Місяць тому

      Also when life happens and you get sued... they can tap into your IRAs. But not you 401k.

  • @arielrglaze
    @arielrglaze Рік тому +34

    I get it. One day, not too far away, we may not be able to keep working and we have to retire. That said, a ton of people also die never being able to use their hard earned cash. Rather than focusing on building wealth for the future, people should focus on living within their means and finding ways to enjoy life in the present. You will never save enough money to feel like you have enough money unless you live within your means.

  • @kenfrank2730
    @kenfrank2730 Рік тому +11

    Looking at the savings by age chart I can see I missed the mark. I'm 67 and my 401k is $572,000, much lower that what the chart shows for my age. The mistake I made was placing too much of my money into a stable value fund (very safe, but low gain) and not enough into stock funds. The thing I did right was always contributing to my 401k, and at times that was a pretty good dollar amount. My employer did not match my 401k contributions, but I get a $4,000/month pension, which will help in retirement. If I could do it over again I'd take more risk with my 401k and invest in a larger percentage of stock mutual funds.

  • @aamaya98
    @aamaya98 Рік тому +7

    "We can all be sad together" 😂really enjoyed your straightforward explanation and the humor!

  • @joshua4580
    @joshua4580 Рік тому +121

    We choose Roth over 401k because taxes will be higher in the future, not because we plan on making more during retirement.

    • @tonyfiorillo2678
      @tonyfiorillo2678 Рік тому +9

      Why not have every account possible so you have more options in retirement and can draw on what works best then?

    • @CertifiedClapaholic
      @CertifiedClapaholic Рік тому +1

      My best guess is that you wouldn't be maximizing the benefits of a particular strategy so it's best to plan ahead so you can maximize your money

    • @JohnAdamso
      @JohnAdamso Рік тому +9

      What’s to say they won’t tax the Roth as well in the future? Democracy/ mob rule can take from you as they please. They will just change the laws when you retire.

    • @suttsd
      @suttsd Рік тому +1

      The problem with ROTH is that you can only invest 6500 each year which is not enough. Why not have both roth and 401k?

    • @jesselanderos3331
      @jesselanderos3331 Рік тому +1

      ​@@suttsd you can have both

  • @alextostenson838
    @alextostenson838 Рік тому +19

    Worth noting that according to Investopedia, Roth 401k contributions from employee are post-tax dollars but the matched dollars are pre-tax dollars and are put in a traditional 401k.

    • @LRF49
      @LRF49 Рік тому +2

      Which is why you don't do 401k Roth. You get a Roth IRA instead.

    • @IrisP989
      @IrisP989 11 місяців тому +1

      You can’t contribute to Roth IRA anymore when you reach the income limit.

    • @HookemFishing
      @HookemFishing Місяць тому

      ​​@@LRF49worth noting is asset protection. You run into someone... get sued... they will take from your IRAs. But the 401k is untouchable. Plus you can withdraw from 401k at 59.5 and before that age through SoSEPP. And you can contribute more that the Roth IRA limit if you have a Roth 401k. I have my money in Fidelity Brokerage link. Can buy pretty much anything.

  • @bengonzalez7777
    @bengonzalez7777 10 місяців тому +6

    I'm 48, sad to say I made terrible money decisions growing up which I'm presently paying for, been dedicating every waking hours towards my retirement and I'd really love to retire to Portugal with atleast $3million by, the market up and down is not helping at all.

  • @BarbsCozyCorner
    @BarbsCozyCorner 11 місяців тому +5

    Thank you. Now I don't feel so bad about the 28k in my 401k, but I really do need to kick it in to gear. I've been stressed and feeling behind because I didn't start my first real job till I was 27 years old (I've had an odd life path) ... so I've only been contributing for 10 years. 🍀Great video - it makes it all seem much less - dire, lol. Also nice magic tricks.

    • @NurseMJ986
      @NurseMJ986 7 місяців тому +2

      Don’t worry. I started at 36 and still able to save a good amount. But I am maxing my 401k now for the past few years as much as I can to save on taxes. 😅

  • @OroborusFMA
    @OroborusFMA Рік тому +3

    Between my employer and myself I've been putting 28% of my salary into my 403b and . . . since December 31, 2021, my account has not increased at all. At all. Sixteen months of pouring money into a hole and getting nothing in return. And they say the real recession isn't even going to start until later in 2023. Grim. And American "health care" is one big scam, and a disgrace.

  • @jordankruk
    @jordankruk Рік тому +50

    Learning about finance doesn't have to be boring, thanks Andrei for the entertaining video!

    • @AndreiJikh
      @AndreiJikh  Рік тому +1

      thank you!

    • @forsakenV12
      @forsakenV12 Рік тому

      ​@Andrei Jikh I agree. Can references be provided?

    • @Bill_Ackman
      @Bill_Ackman Рік тому

      It was never boring, its just gen adhd can't pay attention to anything that doesn't have a lootbox.

  • @sexyquil87tx83
    @sexyquil87tx83 Рік тому +4

    A lot of the working class are retiring with only $100k, because the wages are so low. They really can't contribute much to a 401k. I know so many in their 70s/80s still working, because they can't afford to retire.

  • @CoffeeAndBusiness
    @CoffeeAndBusiness Рік тому +5

    My problem with the 401(k) is that I don’t want to wait until I’m 65 or whatever to retire.

  • @sirheisenberg4459
    @sirheisenberg4459 25 днів тому +3

    It's recommended to save at least 15% of your income in a 401k. You can use online calculators to estimate how much you should save based on your age and income. Saving at least 15% of your income in a 401(k) can help ensure that you have enough money to retire comfortably. By saving this much, you can take advantage of compound interest and potentially grow your retirement savings over time.

  • @trazzpalmer3199
    @trazzpalmer3199 Рік тому +4

    It was a very bad decision to remove the Glass-Steagall Act in the late 1990s, which led to the spectacular failure of huge banks during the financial crisis of 2007-2008. To prevent another disaster, Dodd-Frank and this statute both need to be reestablished right away. What happened with SVB is only the beginning of what will happen if nothing is done to address the current situation.

    • @007NowOnline
      @007NowOnline Рік тому

      It is unfortunate that more people don't know this. People can't seem to conect cause and effect anymore. We had rules for the game, they removed said rules, and now people cheat left and right. Soon, the game is going to collapse when everyone throws the board off the table.

    • @MrBrewman95
      @MrBrewman95 Рік тому

      While I agree but this bot comment has been spammed everywhere.

  • @jace743
    @jace743 Рік тому +3

    3:36 I see you with the final fantasy music sneakily in a 401k video, you absolute hero

  • @benwith1n528
    @benwith1n528 Рік тому +9

    I was lucky enough to start contributing at pretty much the bottom of the market (in recent memory anyway) in 08 so my returns have been pretty great. That COVID hit has been pretty sobering though. I would also recommend the zero fee Fidelity index funds for a side investment account.

    • @pe8841
      @pe8841 Рік тому +1

      Nice recommendation

  • @youknowwithMartyKauffman
    @youknowwithMartyKauffman Рік тому +7

    That’s why I never go to the doctor because they’ll find something wrong with you

  • @jaytroxel3495
    @jaytroxel3495 Рік тому +2

    Your words are golden.. just hope people listen. Invest early.. don't stop investing. Invest in low expense ratio index funds.

  • @FernandoLarez
    @FernandoLarez Рік тому +8

    This has got to be the best video from Andrei yet. Very entertaining and educational. Killer

  • @adamburgess3949
    @adamburgess3949 Рік тому +1

    The main benefit of the Roth IRA/401k is that the earnings (interest) on your account will not be taxable. Much more valuable to pay taxes on your contributions each year and let your account grow tax free. When you retire, over 90% of your account will be interest compounded over the years and not paying tax on that interest is priceless. GO ROTH IF YOU ARE YOUNG.

  • @codak29
    @codak29 Рік тому +7

    Most people put 13.8% of their salary into 401k? Well guess who just increased their contribution from 10% to 14%? Checkmate, Andrei.

  • @agentd36
    @agentd36 Рік тому +21

    It would be interesting to see a survey on how the prospect of an inheritance influences the lack of personal savings and planning for retirement. With people living longer, and poor estate planning, most people don’t understand how much nursing homes will charge (steal) from our loved ones. With the so called housing crisis, this might be the last generation (boomers) that pays off a home and leaves it to their children (or Black Rock).

    • @Zach______
      @Zach______ Рік тому +1

      Well stated. I agree.

    • @RandomJane104
      @RandomJane104 Рік тому +5

      True. I expect to inherit quite a bit. I may need to retire early to help care for my parents though to keep them out of nursing homes. I'm focusing on investing as much as reasonably possible for the next 10 years (to age 60), so I can afford to retire when my retirement accounts are accessible.
      Currently have 7 x my salary invested.

    • @andrewlindell8626
      @andrewlindell8626 Рік тому

      Bro my dad has pretty much everything paid off and has multiple millions, gets two pensions and I doubt I get a dime for being a good son

  • @rjmari
    @rjmari Рік тому +4

    4:56 - I would amend this part slightly. Not every company does a 1:1 match. My current company matches only 50% of my contributions, so it's only a 50% "guaranteed" return on my initial investment. I have also heard that some companies match higher than 1:1, but I've never personally experienced that.

    • @jeffd5310
      @jeffd5310 Рік тому +2

      Answer is the same, contribute to get the match.

    • @Franimus
      @Franimus Рік тому +2

      Or sometimes it'll be scaled, like 100% up to x then 50% up to y

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 Рік тому

      My husband's company only does a 40% match, but it saved us from losing money in the 401k last year.

    • @NoVaRedacted
      @NoVaRedacted Рік тому

      I don't even get a match and I work for BNSF 🤣

  • @nckpwll
    @nckpwll Рік тому +2

    millennials rn without a house 👁️👄👁️

  • @Socalarborist
    @Socalarborist Рік тому +14

    Awesome! I am currently maxing out my 401k. And being 50 I get an additional amount… 30K in 2023!!

  • @Fiveplay68
    @Fiveplay68 Рік тому +1

    Sound advice, Andrei. Big fan of your content.
    With respect to the snippet you had of Tom Hegna at the top… I often say that if people truly understood that much-maligned product, which shall remain nameless here… that they would line up around the block to purchase it.
    First get your company match, then max your Roth, and then contribute to that other product. Otherwise you’re making a bet that the tax code won’t go up in the future when we’re at historical lows today with massive debt and budgeting issues. Not a wager I want to bet my retirement quality of life on.

  • @PorfirioCastro
    @PorfirioCastro Рік тому +4

    Man that was depressing..... I need a drink now.....

  • @KouseiKamimura
    @KouseiKamimura 2 дні тому

    I came across your channel through this video-case studies are incredibly valuable, and I'm eager to see more in the future! Building wealth involves establishing routines, like consistently setting aside funds at regular intervals for smart investments.

  • @arigutman
    @arigutman Рік тому +6

    The sad reality is that far too youngsters have their minds occupied with distractions and very few are preparing for their futures.

  • @jasonbroom7147
    @jasonbroom7147 10 місяців тому +2

    Very good video. Lots of excellent information and still entertaining. Illustrating the difference between the average amount saved and the median isn't easy to do, but your explanation was spot on. It should also be truly eye-opening. There were two things you got wrong. The first one is, you pay off all debt except your mortgage before investing beyond the employer match for your 401k. The second thing you got wrong, and I mean REALLY wrong, is choosing between traditional or Roth, for any investments after what your employer will match. The question of whether or not you will spend more or less in retirement is often regurgitated by the well-meaning, so you're forgiven. The reality is, almost everyone spends less during retirement than they did during their working years, which would suggest you should stick to traditional 401k, but that's horrible advice! The better question is, do you want to pay taxes on the money you put into investments throughout your lifetime, or do you want to pay taxes on the interest earned on those investments, PLUS the money you invested, during retirement? The answer is very clear, or should be, for anyone with basic math skills. The Roth 401k is the better option, for anyone who can sustain the tax hit while working.
    Also, all of those "X" times by a certain age range is complete garbage, due to the rule of 72. If you earn 7.2% on your investments, they will double every 10 years. So, if you have 6X your salary by age 50 (and your salary doesn't increase exponentially!) you'll have 12X your salary by age 60, with just a modest 7.2% return. Those numbers are completely unrealistic and ignore the parabolic growth that virtually all investment accounts demonstrate in the last 3-5 years before retirement. Complete nonsense and you should know better! ;)

  • @seaofsolace
    @seaofsolace Рік тому +13

    Loved the humor and the card tricks in this video!! 😂
    Because I do watch your videos for the magic because it is better than realizing I am really behind on saving for my retirement!!

  • @ToniSkit
    @ToniSkit Рік тому +1

    I hate the “if you started saving at age 20” … very few can max at that age …
    Most would have a low income job and or are studying …
    Few would have high income at that stage

  • @TBIhope
    @TBIhope Рік тому +4

    I love this video. I’m obsessed with cards and I have a degree in economics, so money and card tricks are two of my favorite things! It’s a good thing I’ve committed to never gambling!

    • @chris-1977
      @chris-1977 Рік тому +1

      Small gambling is good for the soul, big gambling is bad for the body

    • @TBIhope
      @TBIhope Рік тому +2

      @@chris-1977 unfortunately, small gambling turns into big gambling. Same thing with drug use and theft. I also don’t do those things, even if a little would be okay. Why tempt myself?

  • @ludwig77
    @ludwig77 7 місяців тому +1

    Man, based on the numbers in this video, I am doing very well with my 401k...and I'm still terrified that I won't have nearly enough when I retire at 82.

  • @lauriechan2966
    @lauriechan2966 Рік тому +3

    I knew the information in this video, but I'm incredibly happy you put this together. It's very easy to understand what you're explaining. It breaks the content into small digestible chunks for the average American.

  • @jamiehora4645
    @jamiehora4645 10 місяців тому +2

    The trick they dont want you to know. Have more money! 🤯 I just found this channel and was cracking up. Great video and great info.

  • @brendank4927
    @brendank4927 Рік тому +3

    Make an HSA vider please!

    • @MrBrewman95
      @MrBrewman95 Рік тому +1

      HSAs can be like a supplemental baby 401k and the benefits are so great.

  • @klnikfar
    @klnikfar Рік тому +2

    Unfortunately, a lot of that information doesn't apply to many of us. I don't think the majority of people will have a home that is paid for by the time they retire. A lot of people can't even afford to buy a home period so many of us will be lifetime renters.

    • @robertauclair2278
      @robertauclair2278 11 місяців тому +1

      Then you better get saving champ, or your golden years are going to be hell. Nobody is coming to save you.

  • @tlanden
    @tlanden Рік тому +17

    In the scenario where you make $75k a year, if you had that 3x by 40 and assuming the rule of 72 you’ll be at 3.6 million by 67. Contribution rate and time in the market will always be the biggest factors for growing wealth.

  • @Wraith983
    @Wraith983 Рік тому +1

    My base pay is 101k and I max out my 401, I maxed out 10 years ago when I made 80k, it's doable, I bought my house in 2010 too. Obviously everyones finances are different, but it's possible. You just have to commit.

    • @Wraith983
      @Wraith983 Рік тому +1

      And I'm nearly 40 with 433k in my 401k.

  • @GOxHAM
    @GOxHAM Рік тому +7

    Thanks man, fire info as always! You’re not alone in the “I’m my parents retirement plan” boat. I think there’s a lot more people having to take care of their parents financially in the US than many realize.

  • @MrHerks
    @MrHerks 5 місяців тому +1

    54 and just started my 401k 🤣🤦‍♂️ have zero savings and nothing else for retirement. No home, but also no kids or wife. So, regardless I’m retiring at 62. I’ll just figure it out 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @sethsethman6318
    @sethsethman6318 Рік тому +3

    I signed up for the company 401K, but I don't think I can run that far.

  • @pjuliano9000
    @pjuliano9000 Рік тому

    Many people do 401(k) and a Roth conversions because they realize you actually end up with more money in the end. No forced disbursements. Many retirees regret having a 401(k) and wish they would’ve used a Roth

  • @pl6935
    @pl6935 Рік тому +6

    401k means you put in $4 and when you retire you only get $1 because of the taxes 😂

  • @rifleman7313
    @rifleman7313 5 місяців тому +1

    If all else fails call the Dave Ramsey radio show.

  • @pennguino9137
    @pennguino9137 Рік тому +4

    A lot of fun under the big tent, but not a lot of money in it. I think that was my biggest fear/motivation for grinding and saving. Not to become a burden on my kids. Good luck to you and your parents.

  • @GlennZaiss
    @GlennZaiss 5 місяців тому

    Crushing it as always! Thanks for the heavy financial lifting to educate on your part and millennial humor. Been here since the beginning of your videos, second to none sir.

  • @catsanddogs5728
    @catsanddogs5728 Рік тому +12

    Buddy at work doesn’t invest in 401k even tho we got a 10% match. Still trying to convince him😅

    • @MarcialChan
      @MarcialChan 11 місяців тому

      10%? That’s horrible but yeah he should start

    • @jamessullivan1227
      @jamessullivan1227 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@MarcialChan I'm guessing he means a 100% match up to 10% which would be an amazing contribution.

  • @restandrelaxation4039
    @restandrelaxation4039 11 місяців тому +1

    The parents becoming dependents is a huge problem for a lot of us milenials.

  • @doctorgap
    @doctorgap Рік тому +8

    34 with 140k in my 401k through work, 35k in Roth and only 2k in brokerage account.. buying schd in my brokerage but just started

    • @zr2ee1
      @zr2ee1 Рік тому +3

      Just turned 37 with $170k so you're doing awesome. I feel like I'm never going to make it to the 1 million plus that they say we're going to need, and I have no idea how we're supposed to invest 15% or Max it out. I really hope retirement is achievable because I really don't want to work until I kick it

    • @AndreiJikh
      @AndreiJikh  Рік тому +1

      Heck yea, crushing it!

    • @keithwisdom1663
      @keithwisdom1663 Рік тому

      Need access to money for investing in brokerage and real estate if you don't own property
      Too heavy in accts that you can't use until 59
      With limit investment options
      In brokerage you can double a position in one day
      Just gotta learn the market
      Or get a long term gain by building your own stock portfolio
      Don't put any more money in retirement funds.
      Fund emergency fund brokerage
      Loan from retire fund to buy real estate

    • @kylerhaab7596
      @kylerhaab7596 Рік тому

      30 with 150k in my 401k, 40k in Roth, and 56k in brokerage

    • @zr2ee1
      @zr2ee1 Рік тому

      @@kylerhaab7596 Killin it, really starting to question my life choices now

  • @eatnplaytoday
    @eatnplaytoday Рік тому +1

    I’m very behind y’all. At this rate I’ll work till I’m dead

  • @Wh-3
    @Wh-3 Рік тому +3

    I am a first gen immigrant so I felt when you said your parents are your 'dependents'. I am 30 now, I just graduated and starting maxing out my 403b, 457 so I feel like I am late in the game but I guess better late than never.

  • @edkerry87
    @edkerry87 Рік тому +1

    Roth is better than traditional. Gains not taxed.

  • @CoveredCallETFInvesting
    @CoveredCallETFInvesting Рік тому +7

    Solid data, like button smashed!! Interesting subject to cover, I now need to go into the weekend and find the Canada data equivalent for if I don’t. DAS not good 😂

  • @boot-strapper
    @boot-strapper Рік тому

    401k is super overrated. People that work their whole lives are wasting their time.

  • @PremSteve-yg4de
    @PremSteve-yg4de 2 місяці тому +1

    Really enjoyed this video. I'm considering your advice, because thousands of dollars have been disappearing from my 401k due to soaring inflation, and my concern is where to safeguard and grow remaining cash about $500k+ for the next 2-3 years at no risk. I'd love to retire early and afford a life after retirement.

  • @adamcampbell6445
    @adamcampbell6445 Рік тому +2

    I love watching these videos. But I wish I could find other channels that focus on Europeans (more specifically Norway) and how we should invest for retirement. Since we don’t have 401k

  • @Professor__Cow
    @Professor__Cow Рік тому +14

    One important item to add regarding Roth 401k: When you take distributions, you will still have to pay income taxes on the EMPLOYER MATCH and any growth associated with that match. Even though you take out taxes when contributing to a Roth 401k, the employer match tax is not being taken out, and is still subject to traditional 401k rules that you can't escape from.

    • @cornellcornell1
      @cornellcornell1 Рік тому +4

      Going forward that will change. Secure act 2.0 allow employer match to go in the Roth account.

    • @trevorswinehart7184
      @trevorswinehart7184 Рік тому +1

      This is inaccurate.

    • @isiah675
      @isiah675 Рік тому +1

      Misinformation be careful how you interpret these words

  • @turok645
    @turok645 8 місяців тому +1

    36 and $320k in my 401k, think I'm okay.

  • @andyfu5826
    @andyfu5826 Рік тому +3

    Andrei I'm mid 20s and I denied my companies 401k. I'm planning to put my money into rental properties and the s&p500. I don't like the idea of waiting until I'm 60 to see my money, I want to retire earlier than that. Am I making a mistake?

    • @NWforager
      @NWforager Рік тому +2

      to your question "am i making a mistake ?" should you say no to a 4%raise ? you are missing the company's free "match" . you can often use it early for 1st time home buyers without much or any penalty , but read the fine print .

    • @markeasley6149
      @markeasley6149 Рік тому +1

      Your idea only works if you don't anticipate living to 60 yr old. If you do, and most people do these days, then the tax savings of 401k and IRA is pretty significant over paying tax on ordinary income. For young people, Roth 401k is a better deal. Most of the benefit is on the gains on the investments. Compounding over 40 years is no joke.

    • @AndreiJikh
      @AndreiJikh  Рік тому +3

      I'd still at least get the match if there's the option! Otherwise, when it comes to investing - if you know the rules, you can break them if you think it will work better for you

    • @klnikfar
      @klnikfar Рік тому

      I think you are totally on the right track. I think the thought of waiting until anyone is in their 60's to retire is ridiculous!

  • @taconoc1180
    @taconoc1180 Рік тому

    I feel like it needs to be said...Just because your doing better than the average DOES NOT mean you are doing GOOD.

  • @h4nzot179
    @h4nzot179 Рік тому +6

    By far the most fun video in a long time. Keep it up Andrei !!! We need this !!!

  • @johng9979
    @johng9979 Рік тому

    Hey man, you earned a subscriber. I am glad you are focused on helping your parents out, something that is rare nowadays. I hope your youtube career skyrockets even more.

  • @jakebskeen8361
    @jakebskeen8361 Рік тому +3

    This is the first video I’ve ever seen that actually quantifies goes like you did. Really helps break it down to a reality check. First time seeing a video of yours but will definitely check more out
    Let alone addressing the issue of parents lack of retirement planning as I’m in a similar situation in that regard

  • @Michael-il5wd
    @Michael-il5wd Рік тому

    I'm an electrician in the Midwest. I make $150k a year plus my employer contributes $50k a year. Don't understand contribution trades

  • @NWforager
    @NWforager Рік тому +8

    we need a whole series or 2nd channel on 401k's 💪🏽💖

    • @Zachery_
      @Zachery_ Рік тому

      No you don’t, just start it

  • @markjou9799
    @markjou9799 Рік тому

    401k by age is meaningless. It’s all about what area you are living in and the cost of living.

  • @sheldonwayman6863
    @sheldonwayman6863 11 місяців тому +3

    Always do Roth. Rather pay taxes on the 100k I put in with a higher tax bracket then the $1 million+ it grows to at a lower tax bracket when I retire

  • @bobzelley5100
    @bobzelley5100 Рік тому +1

    The tax rate upon withdrawal is known for today but unknown for the cohort that will be making the tax code when we are withdrawal from the 401k account . The tax implications on retirement funds , such as capital gains and 401k can somehow be subject to voiding ss based on a need assessment. This will be judged by those that follow .

  • @reyalez2549
    @reyalez2549 Рік тому +3

    Can you do a video explaining after tax contributions? I work for an aerospace company and they offer the after tax contributions 401k

  • @Leftists_are_Losers
    @Leftists_are_Losers Рік тому +2

    Remember, as you get older, your friends start to die off. You can save money by not socializing with them after they die. Or taking them out to dinner. Or buying them birthday and Xmas presents.

    • @edennis8578
      @edennis8578 Рік тому +2

      That's one way to look at it. I'm actually getting a charge out of keeping track of how many people I didn't like are dead now.

    • @Leftists_are_Losers
      @Leftists_are_Losers Рік тому +1

      @@edennis8578 all those Assholes who mistreated you … watch em die …

  • @bigguccisosa7959
    @bigguccisosa7959 Рік тому +4

    I'm 30 and I have 13k in my 401k the numbers were accurate

  • @Eric-fz7on
    @Eric-fz7on Рік тому +1

    I guess I’m doing good 53 @700k in 401?

  • @jellyd.9925
    @jellyd.9925 Рік тому +4

    I would love to hear about the HSA. Can you roll that over to an IRA eventually? Thank you for this video :)

    • @claytonrehmus2500
      @claytonrehmus2500 Рік тому +2

      No. There's no way to do that and I'm not sure why you'd want to - you'd lose the opportunity to withdraw from it tax free (just make sure you save and organize your receipts.)

    • @jellyd.9925
      @jellyd.9925 Рік тому

      Good to know. @@claytonrehmus2500 are only able to use the money for health related purposes when you retire? Can you use it like a normal IRA when you retire? Just trying to learn more about the HSA. Thanks for your help.

    • @claytonrehmus2500
      @claytonrehmus2500 Рік тому +1

      @@jellyd.9925 Yes, unless you want a 20% penalty on top of ordinary taxes (I believe). That penalty goes away at age 65. That said, to use your HSA as a retirement account, just pay out of pocket for medical treatment whenever possible, save the receipts and then you can also have those expenses reimbursed once you retire years later. Just takes additional bookkeeping.

    • @jellyd.9925
      @jellyd.9925 Рік тому +1

      @@claytonrehmus2500 thank you for your wisdom 👍 I appreciate it. 😊 It’s good to learn about these things.

    • @kona6451
      @kona6451 Рік тому +1

      NO! keep that money in your HSA, its the best thing going period. theres a reason why the contribution limit is so low. Treat it as a retirement account and don't use it if you don't have to.

  • @JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting
    @JasonBay-RealEstateInvesting Рік тому +2

    Get rich slowly!

  • @commonwealth6
    @commonwealth6 Рік тому +3

    Very interesting topic you have discussed. I am retired. I had simple IRA but it was good investment. I invested more in real estate so I am ahead of game. I will pass this information to others.

    • @ZC965Tt
      @ZC965Tt Рік тому

      How do you see the current real estate industry? Will the current global economic inflation affect real estate?

    • @iseeflowers
      @iseeflowers Рік тому

      How did you invest more in real estate, flipping houses?

  • @GTRrocker84
    @GTRrocker84 7 місяців тому

    I turn 40 next week and I have roughly 2x my income saved, but I am currently prioritizing traveling and having fun while I’m still young. I’ve heard way too many stories of people delaying things for retirement and them dying before they get to even enjoy their golden years. So I’m trying to have a balanced approach.

  • @joelmoore3804
    @joelmoore3804 Рік тому +2

    I contribute to a Roth 401k, not because of the taxes will be higher or lower now, but because the way I see it, putting money in a Roth 401k is actually contributing more money. If you have 1 million in the account, it comes out tax free you keep it all. If you have 1million in the account on a traditional, and you get taxed at 20%, then it's like only having 800k in the account. So by contributing to Roth, I just see it as contributing more money, rather than play the tax number game.

    • @brycemac3120
      @brycemac3120 Рік тому +1

      The benefit would be a 401k match option via your employer with low volatility, but yes the catch is you are taxed

  • @stan4d1969
    @stan4d1969 Рік тому

    Maybe I am the exception, but I roll my 401k over into my IRA every time I switch employers (about every 2-4 years as this is how you get raises in IT). So if you just looked at my 401k balance it paints an incomplete picture. Also, I have more than one IRA... so really you'd need to combine four different retirement accounts to see where I really am. Plus there is my wife's 401k & IRA accounts. Plus we have three regular brokerage accounts. This type of investing will screw up anyone trying to calculate averages and lead to lower numbers.

  • @samiahmadkhan2865
    @samiahmadkhan2865 Рік тому +3

    Hey Andrei, keep putting up great content. Those card tricks were subtly impeccable. Quick question - how do you create those animations in your video?

  • @kauigirl808
    @kauigirl808 Рік тому +1

    So I'm supposed to have 100k in my 401k. But minus taxes that's only 70k. That's not enough.

  • @CherryPauper
    @CherryPauper Рік тому +5

    $2m in retirement in the year of 2050 will mean nothing.

  • @BARMSTR41
    @BARMSTR41 Рік тому

    I purchased your D&D videos YEARS ago!!! Still amazing with the cards!! Approaching retirement and appreciate the financial education videos!! +1 sub.