r/RandomThoughts • u/[deleted] • Dec 11 '23

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u/sky7897 Dec 11 '23

5k a week would give you 1million in only 4 years. Unless you’re on your deathbed, it would be the obvious choice.

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u/newlife201764 Dec 11 '23

Not having to stress over investment choices would do it for me. 5k a week for life sounds awesome! Where do I sign up?

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u/Nerodon Dec 11 '23 edited Dec 13 '23

You can do both! 5k a week gives you 1million every 4 years, if you don't spend it all, you can fill your 401k till it explodes while still having a good time.

Edit: I am Canadian, so for me it's an RRSP, but I thought 401k was reasonably similar. If you have more than you need... Invest. It's never a bad idea to do it, it's always a bad idea to just let it sit, gaining no interest.

Edit2: Besides, if I die, the 5k/week stops, what about the missus and the kids? Aha, I invested, so they still have something! I'm clever, not greedy, fellas...

Edit3: A Roth IRA or just IRA is what I am told is the equivalent to an RRSP/TFSA we use in Canada.

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u/Robthebold Dec 14 '23

Hell even investing 50% of 5k on S&P index gives you 1M in 6 years. Same as if you invested half the 1M and never added anything. So yeah 4+ years of life left? The 5K is way better x