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Is It Wise to Use My Roth IRA for a Home Renovations at 65 Since I'm Still Working?

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Using Roth IRA withdrawals can be a good way to effectively fund tax-free renovations, but it can cost you a lot in the long run.

As a high-earner, it may be most effective to pay for renovations out of pocket.

Every year that you leave this money invested it will continue to grow, earning more and more money for when you retire.

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An emergency fund should be liquid -- in an account that isn't at risk of fluctuation like the stock market.

A high-interest account allows you to earn compound interest.

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