Re: 401k contributions: pre/post tax and roth.
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max out you tax advantaged accounts before contributing post tax. The benefit you get in not paying taxes on it all is HUGE
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I think both of OP's options are tax advantaged here. I'd do what's necessary to get my company matching post tax (Roth 401k) dollars, as they are worth more than pre tax (401k) dollars.
You will also want to consider what your tax situation will look like now vs. when you're 60. That may be difficult, or even impossible, to do, but right now straight out of college it's likely that you're in a lower tax bracket than you will be. This would be another pro to investing post tax dollars, as you'd pay more taxes on this money in a higher tax bracket. Who can say what the tax system will be in 2050 though.
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