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On episode 239 of Ask The Compound, Ben Carlson, Bill Sweet, and Duncan Hill tackle six listener questions on investing, retirement, and managing risk. They discuss the research behind trend-following and momentum strategies, how mega-backdoor Roth 401(k) conversions work, what to do with down payment savings when buying a home is still years away, and whether a pension can serve as the bond allocation in your portfolio. Plus, Roth vs. traditional 401(k) contributions for high earners, borrowing against your portfolio to buy a home, and whether your career and job-security risk should influence how aggressively you invest.
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