Posted on 03/20/2013 8:22:44 AM PDT by mikelets456
Okay, I don't want to get into it too much but I feel I've been doing all I can to prepare for the impending collapse except a safe and effective way to pull out 1/2 my money from my 401K. However, I'm concerned about: A) The penalties and taxes. B) This will kick me up to "millionaire" status if I pull out half. C) I want to put most of that to get my Mortgage down and pay off any other debt and buy some more "tangibles"
What is the best way to do this? I've already maxed out on my 401K loan.
I really feel that the money in the market will either be gone by the time I retire (20 years) or be worthless. I really want to put most into my house and get my Mortgage to the point where I could work at McDonald's to pay it off. However, I'm concerned about the points above...any suggestions how, why and what's the best advice?
Yes, through my company and I’m 100% vested.
***The worst thing you can do with your money is take advise from anonymous strangers on the Internet.****
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How about getting advice on advice from anonymous strangers on the internet?
Don't take it.
40 different answers that are good and I’ll sift through them. I came here 4-5 years ago and asked for advice on Gold and Silver.
I got similar answers but I heeded the warning after warning and I’m glad I did....these people were spot on! Bought at $12 an ounce on much silver. However, I waited a bit too long on gold as I did not have the money at the time.
I was convinced when someone mentioned Hastelloy “C” at the time because our company sells some of that.
Look at Tantalum as well...used quite a bit in industry (motherboards, chemical corrosion,etc).
I need to research all this as I’m very concerned that OUR government, in the end, will simply tax it (take it) soon. They’re getting very bold and soon it will be common place to admit they hate this country, it’s evil investors and people owning private property. This will happen when all collapses...we (the investors/tangible asset holders) will be the evil ones.
“It is ALL in the future ... the money of the real estate ... so right now ... what do you want money for ?”
To get the hell out of this country and get a shack on the beach somewhere sunny. Of course, I could get a shack somewhere right now, but I’d prefer to have a nice shack, on a nice beach, so that’s why I’m saving.
Very true, but of course, that all works on the assumption that you will see a positive return on investment, over the long run. If that trend doesn’t continue, or inflation overtakes the returns consistently, then you might have been better off just spending it as soon as you got your hands on it.
So this doesn't really mean "cash" as in wads of dollar bills in my hands.
No, it means a cash position, equivalent to money in your bank account, instead of being invested in securities that may vary in value.
bttt
Mike could have gone on Craig’s list and asked for a financial adviser. >;O
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