EPISODE · Aug 3, 2024 · 8 MIN
Maximize Your Bonus: Tax Savings and Debt Repayment
from Honest Money
In today's episode, Warren Ingram explores the best ways to use a bonus, weighing the benefits of paying off car debt versus investing it. He discusses various options, including reducing taxes by contributing to a retirement account and the advantages of paying off high-interest debt. TakeawaysConsider the interest rate on car debt when deciding whether to pay it off or invest the money elsewhere.Putting a portion of a bonus into a retirement account can reduce taxes.Using the monthly car repayment amount to build up savings can help with future car purchases.Financing cars at high interest rates is not advisable, except in rare cases of favorable finance deals.Being a shareholder rather than a client of financiers can be more beneficial in the long run.Get more insight on how Prescient Investment Management can help you here.Send us Fan MailHave a question for Warren? Don't forget to voice note your questions through our WhatsApp chat on (+27)79 807 8162 and you could be featured in one of our episodes. Follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more Financial Freedom content: @HonestMoneyPod
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In today's episode, Warren Ingram explores the best ways to use a bonus, weighing the benefits of paying off car debt versus investing it. He discusses various options, including reducing taxes by contributing to a retirement account and the advantages of paying off high-interest debt. Takeaways Consider the interest rate on car debt when deciding whether to pay it off or invest the money elsewhere.Putting a portion of a bonus into a retirement account can reduce taxes.Using the month...
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