I need a finance boot camp! 27 years old. 12k in savings and penny of interest per year. 14k in fidelity brokerage. Just got hired and about to enroll in my 401k. How do I set up shop for finances?

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If you use a HYSA, be sure to keep a small amount of that savings in your primary bank for emergencies, as it takes a day or 2 to clear your account. With your finances in general, depends on your salary. but at a minimum, contribute up to the employers match on 401k. After that, consider Roth IRA. Build up the emergency fund just a little more, maybe 20k. Max 401k if able and HSA. Pay down high interest debt if any. If you have more left then put into a regular taxable brokerage account and invest.

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max out 401k first (I recommend Roth contributions), Mac out Roth IRA second, max out HSA account third, and extra money after that can be traded in a taxable investment account👍 welcome to the investment world!

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Look to move your savings to a high yield savings account with at least 2% interest rate. Great job in a Fidelity brokerage and enrolling in a 401k. I would contribute up to the firm match, max out a Roth IRA depending on your tax bracket, and then contribute more to your 401k.

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You’ll have to browse as banks have lowered their interest rates recently. I have Citi with 2.33%.

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