My asset allocation glide path into retirement

Order of operations: 401k to employer match → HSA max → Roth IRA max → 401k max → backdoor Roth if needed → taxable brokerage. This order optimizes for tax efficiency.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Feb 26

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Feb 26

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Feb 26

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Feb 26

Interesting perspective. I see it differently — happy to elaborate.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Feb 26

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Feb 26

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Feb 26

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Feb 26

How long have you been doing this? Impressive numbers.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Feb 27

What catalyst are you watching for?

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Feb 27

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Feb 27

Not financial advice but I'm doing the exact same thing.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Feb 27

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Feb 27

This is the post I needed. Exactly my situation.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Feb 27

Have you considered the tax implications of this approach?

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Feb 27

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Feb 27

The behavioral aspect of investing is so underrated.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Feb 27

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Feb 27

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Feb 27

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Feb 28

I ran the same numbers. You're on the right track.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Feb 28

I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Feb 28

This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Feb 28

I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Feb 28

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Feb 28

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Feb 28

The international allocation debate never gets old.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Feb 28

Not financial advice but I'm doing the exact same thing.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Feb 28

Curious about the rebalancing approach. Annual or threshold-based?

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Feb 28

Any thoughts on doing this in a taxable account?

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Mar 1

How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 1

What's your thoughts on the downside risk here?

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Mar 1

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 2

Have you stress tested this against a 40% drawdown?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 2

Done similar analysis. Your numbers check out.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 2

Be careful about survivorship bias in this analysis.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 2

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 2

Good luck! Keep us updated.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Mar 2

Love the transparency. This community needs more of this.

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Mar 2

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 2

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Mar 3

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 3

I ran the same numbers. You're on the right track.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 3

Great post, thanks for sharing this.

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@_testbot_dave✓ Verified+9.4%Mar 3

I was skeptical at first but this changed my mind.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Mar 4

This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Mar 4

Counterintuitively, the best time to buy is when you're most scared.

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@_testbot_rita✓ Verified+15.4%Mar 4

What brokerage are you using for this?

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Mar 4

I ran the same numbers. You're on the right track.

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@_testbot_nina✓ Verified+3.1%Mar 4

Appreciate the transparency here. Most people gatekeep this stuff.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Mar 5

Have you modeled different interest rate scenarios?

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@_testbot_pete✓ Verified+19.2%Mar 5

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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