I’m an entry level analyst - maxing out 401k, HSA, Roth IRA, and ESPP. I’m technically losing money but dipping into a 10k Savings account to compensate. Do yourecommend restructuring or think I’m ok?

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This all depends on your own personal preferences. Is this the best for your long term retirement plan? Yes, of course, you’ve optimized the best you can. But if you’re looking to purchase a house in the future or travel in your 20s and enjoy life, maybe look to rebalance.

I’m with you, I max out my 401k, Roth IRA, and ESPP, but for me, I value living in a nice place, eating out at new places and traveling, so I don’t save to the point of losing money. I still have a slight revenue stream that I save and budget towards travel and food.

All up to your personal priorities! But you’re in a great position and mindset for personal finances.

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I would not reduce your ESPP because accenture stock is poised to do good. At a young age, be aggressive with your investments, stop putting so much in regular savings account and invest

How are you losing money?

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OP may mean losing money from a liquid cash standpoint.

Assume a paycheck of 3.5k
30% 1.15k Taxes
30% 1.15k Living expenses
10% $350 ESPP
20% $700 Roth 401k
07% $250 Roth IRA
04% $140 HSA

They’d be at 101% of their gross paycheck. Ofc they’re not losing money, they’re saving a bunch. But from a liquid standpoint, they’re having to dip into savings to contribute everything and pay expenses

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Restructure. Take this as you will: Build an emergency fund (3-6 months of fixed expenses). Keep it in cash. Don’t touch it. It sounds like you’re doing something similar here, so maybe shoot for 3-4 months of expenses so you can hit your goals?

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Reduce the ESPP as you’re betting on one company there. If eliminating/reducing that gives you enough to cover your average (non-emergency) expenses and to establish a 3 month emergency fund, you’re good. If not, reduce the 401k, but only if you can’t cut back expenses.

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Our ESPP doesn’t have a match but we get a 15% discount on the day it’s purchased and we can sell immediately

From a diversification POV, investing in an ESPP is a bad idea unless you get a great deal.

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Always max your ESPP, free money. Book the STCG and move on.

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Being so young.. don’t worry about being liquid. You can find a job quickly if you ever lose it

Don’t do the IRA. You aren’t getting any match from that. You would do better to invest the 10k and make 8% on that

What’s ESPP ?

Employee Stock Purchase Program

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