Are you investing incorrectly for your salary level? Most people think that as their income grows, they need to buy more complex or exotic investments. In reality, the asset stays the exact same—what actually changes is WHERE your money is housed to avoid massive tax cliffs and hidden traps!
In this video, we break down the 6-rung Salary Investment Ladder—from under $35,000 to over $380,000. Learn the real math behind employer 401(k) matches, Saver’s Credit cliffs, ACA subsidy cliffs, and how to use side-door accounts like Backdoor and Mega Backdoor Roths to shelter your wealth.
📌KEY LESSONS & SALARY RUNGS COVERED:
• The 3 Non-Negotiable Foundations: $1,000 starter emergency fund, 21% high-interest debt payoff, and taking 100% of your employer match.
• Rung 1 (Under $35K): Capitalizing on Roth IRAs at a 10% tax rate and navigating the $24,250 Saver’s Credit cliff.
• Rung 2 ($35K–$48K): Decoding employer match formulas (50% up to 6%), vesting schedules, and buying your core asset: Total Stock Market Index Fund.
• Rung 3 ($75K): Shifting from Roth to Traditional pre-tax 401(k)/IRA to dodge the 22% tax bracket and leveraging HSAs.
• Rung 4 ($131K): Protecting self-employed income from the $11,191 ACA healthcare subsidy cliff using a Solo 401(k).
• Rung 5 ($190K): Avoiding illegal direct Roth IRA contributions ($168K limit), utilizing the Backdoor Roth, and maxing out 401(k) limits.
• Rung 6 ($380K+): Navigating Social Security tax ceilings ($184,500), Highly Compensated Employee caps, Mega Backdoor Roths, and taxable brokerage accounts.
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