Ask HTM - Is a 25% Savings Rate Overkill, Avoiding State Minimum Insurance Requirements, & Eliminating 401k Loans #1030

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1 - Should I not take a higher paying job because of a 401k loan I still need to pay back?

2 - My wife and I are younger investors but are looking to ramp up the savings: 401k or Roth?

3 - Is it possible to leave match money on the table by front-loading the sacrifice?

4 - Will my homeowners premiums go up if I make a claim with my insurance company?

5 - What are some ways to curb our grocery and restaurant spending?

 

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