Level 4: Always Safety FirstLesson 7 of 11

Stock Investing

401K, Roth IRA, HSA, taxable brokerage (bonus)

Stock Investing

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Coast FI Calculator

Activity 1: Calculate Your Coast FI Number

Total up what's already invested for retirement (401k + Roth IRA + brokerage), plug in your current age, and see what it'll grow to at 59.5, 65, 70, and 75 assuming 8% annual growth and zero new contributions.

Enter your current retirement balance and age above to see your Coast FI projections.

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Activity 2: Your Order of Operations

Four quick questions to build your personalized account funding order: 401(k) match → HSA → IRA → 401(k) max → taxable brokerage.

1Does your employer offer a 401(k) match?
2Will your tax bracket be higher or lower in retirement?
3Are you on a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that qualifies for an HSA?
4Do you want to retire before 59½ (the FIRE path)?
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