People on work visa - do you guys invest in 401k? It makes sense if you are going to stay in the US for whole life but what if you are not sure about..?

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Didn't we have this conversation a day or two ago? You don't lose the money when you move home. Just keep the account. Why not!

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D2 that's the spirit , fuck it

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Not sure about your future stay in US.

If you know for a fact you'll repatriate then don't. Otherwise it makes no sense not to invest in 401k.

Sorry: meant "why not?"

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I do and I have been on student visa for 2 years, going to my 3rd. F H1b lottery

Do roth 401k, at least you can take the principle out with no penalties

How much do you guys contribute?

Maximum

6% to get maximum match

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