“Cut back on Roth and taxable contributions”

Item: Cut back on Roth and taxable contributions
Rating: 7
Author: u/Victor_Korchnoi

What Actually Happened

Cut back on some savings options to afford new home

What I wish I knew

"Impact of reduced cash flow on long-term savings"

Advice to Someone Facing This Now

If I could tell you one thing

"Max out 401ks and other tax-advantaged options first"

Regret Index

3/10

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Complicated feelings about the outcome.

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