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September 9, 2023 23 mins

in this episode Ms. Black talks about how to leverage a Roth IRA to prepare for retirement at any age.

Roth IRA contribution (for 2023 $6,500 annually, or $7,500 if you're age 50 or older)

Roth IRA salary caps
URL: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/amount-of-roth-ira-contributions-that-you-can-make-for-2023 

Compound interest calculator 
URL: https://www.investor.gov/financial-tools-calculators/calculators/compound-interest-calculator

NYC Public School teachers can contribute in the Roth option of the 457 (Deferred Compensation)  $22,500 under 50 and $30, 000 over 50

Ms. Black, the host of Staying in the Black, is a single mom, homeowner, and public-school educator in NYC. She owns two properties and is one mortgage away from being totally debt-free. She loves traveling the world with her family and has over $500,000 in her retirement accounts beyond her pension.

Learn more about Ms. Black:

Website: http://www.stayingintheblk.com

Instagram:@stayingintheblk

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