Fri Jan 03 2025, by Tyler Gardner
Three Essential Steps to Become a Tax-Free Millionaire in Your 20s
If you are in your 20s and you want to become a tax-free millionaire, here are the three things you need to do today.
1. Start with a Roth 401k or Roth IRA
As a former financial advisor and portfolio manager, I encourage you to open either a Roth 401k or a Roth IRA. I’ll explain why in a minute.
2. Invest as Much as You Can
If you have access to the Roth 401k, invest as much as you can afford. For example, $1,000 a month at 20 years old equals $2.4 million at 60, tax-free.
3. Consider a Roth IRA if 401k is Unavailable
If you do not have access to a Roth 401k, open and contribute to a Roth IRA. Putting away $583 a month at 20 equals $1.2 million at 60, adjusted for inflation.
4. Enjoy Tax-Free Withdrawals
Because you were smart and contributed to a Roth when you were possibly in the lowest tax bracket of your life, 100% of the money in either the 401k or the IRA is tax-free after age 59 and a half.
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