Funding 401(k)s and Roth IRAs Directions
Complete the investment chart based on the facts given for each situation. Assume each person is following Dave’s advice of investing 15% of their annual household income. Remember to follow the sequence of contributions recommended in the chapter.
Joe
Melissa
Tyler & Megan David & Brittany Brandon
Chelsea
Joe will take advantage of the company match (5% of salary) then put the rest in a Roth IRA. Melissa will fund the 401(k) up to the match and put the remainder in her Roth IRA.
Tyler and Megan can each fund a Roth IRA then put the remainder in the 401(k). With no match, fund the Roth first (based on 2013 contribution of $5,500 per individual).
David and Brittany are still within the guidelines for a married couple (based on 2013 contribution of $5,500 per individual). After maxing out the IRA, they will fund the 401(k).
Brandon will fund his 401(k) up to the match, and then put the remainder in his Roth IRA. Chelsea will fund her Roth IRA.
INVESTMENT ANNUAL SALARY COMPANY MATCH 401(K) ROTH IRA
TOTAL ANNUAL INVESTMENT
$40,000
1:1 up to 5%
$55,000
1:2 up to 6%
$105,000
No Match
$150,000
No Match
$35,000
2:1 up to 6%
$28,000
No Match