M24 TC 80k
No debt
Net worth 130k
~55k mixed between Roth 401k and Roth IRA
~47k personal trading account
~25k in crypto
~1k emergency fund
~3k cash

How am I doing and what can I be doing better? Any recommendations are very much appreciated.

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I would personally bump that emergency fund up. I know your crypto and personal trading account are “liquid” but you definitely want to have a bit more on hand if you already are doing well saving in other areas

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I personally consider crypto to be more risky than real estate, but I completely respect everyone may feel differently.

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Betta than me dawg

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Prolly increase the emergency fund to avoid having to liquidate at in opportune times. Helpful to have 3-6 months expenses in there.

Then again still killing it overall

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That’s the plan. Thanks!

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