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Podcast: More Than Money
Episode: Episode 144 | When Should I Put Money Into My Roth IRA?
Description: A listener wants to know if it is better to put a lump sum into his Roth IRA at the beginning or end of the year. Art’s answer becomes, not just about Roth IRAs, but emergency funds as well. Notes:Your emergency fund should be a relatively stagnant number.Removing money from your emergency fund should be for emergency purposes only.We recommend putting 15% of your gross income toward retirement every time you get paid.If you have a lump sum, it is usually best to invest at one time instead of spreading it ou...