She’s 64, Broke, and Wants to Day Trade - Here's What I'd Tell Her (Money Q&A)

In this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast,  we are going to answer questions on this Money Q&A about  she’s 64, broke, and wants to day trade - Here's What I'd Tell Her. Today we are going to answer these questions: Should my 67-year-old mom take a $100K lump sum pension or $720/month for life — and what should she do with her 401(k) and HSA? How does tax loss harvesting actually work — and is it worth doing? We found our dream home, but the seller won’t move out for months. How do we buy the house without becoming homeless in the process? Why use a high-yield savings account for emergencies instead of a brokerage? And how do retirement rules actually work with Roth vs. Traditional contributions? My 64-year-old mom is thinking about day trading to catch up for retirement. She’s been a single caregiver her whole life. What should someone in her position actually do to build financial security? I’m 47, contribute 15% to my 401(k), and have no Roth savings. Should I cut my 401(k) down to the match and start maxing out a Roth IRA to create tax-free income in retirement? How Andrew Can Help You: Listen to The Business Show here. Don't let another year pass by without making significant strides toward your dreams. "Master Your Money Goals" is your pathway to a future where your aspirations are not just wishes but realities. Enroll now and make this year count! Join The Master Money Newsletter where you will become smarter with your money in 5 minutes or less per week Here! Learn to invest by joining  Index Fund Pro! This is Andrew’s course teaching you how to invest!  Watch The Master Money Youtube Channel! , Ask Andrew a question on Instagram or TikTok Learn how to get out of Debt by joining our Free Course  Leave Feedback or Episode Requests here.  Car buying Calculator here Thanks to Our Amazing Sponsors for supporting The Personal Finance Podcast Shopify: Shopify makes it so easy to sell. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at  shopify.com/pfp Thanks to Policy Genius for Sponsoring the show! Go to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quote. Indeed: Start hiring NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/personalfinance Go to https://joindeleteme.com/PFP20/ for 20% off! Shop outdoor furniture, grills, lawn games, and WAY more for WAY less. Head to wayfair.com Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com/PFP Chime: Start your credit journey with Chime. Sign-up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/  Connect With Andrew on Social Media: Instagram TikTok Twitter Master Money Website Master Money Youtube Channel  Free Guides: The Stairway to Wealth: The Order of Operations for your Money How to Negotiate Your Salary The 75 Day Money Challenge Get out Of Debt Fast Take the Money Personality Quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices