Do you max out your 401K contribution? Does it make sense if you’re not sure you want to live in the US until you retire?

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Yes and Yes. If you need to take the money out before retirement, do it a year after leaving the US so you don’t pay higher taxes on it.

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Sorry, I meant you don’t pay *higher* taxes on it since your tax bracket for that tax year in the US would be the lowest

No brainer. Yes.

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