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Thanks for this wonderful post. can we book loss in different funds? eg i have 5k loss in CGMFX, can i sell it and buy VWINX?

regards to all.
prashant.

[QUOTE=ana;285945]I think OP should share where he stands. Its like asking people how much should the job offer be, and then not disclosing what is the offer you get.[/QUOTE] Ana - With the answers I got on this thread they seems to be in conjunction with my savings like some 20% rule seem to fit my ...

[QUOTE=sanjosedesi;285580]I think mn_op provided you a good answer, but the background still interests me. #1. Rather than comparison with others, look at your needs. Just because N number of people save more than you does not mean you need to do the same. Their needs, skills, expectations, family ...

mn_op,

Thanks for your simplified math, i was working with all the .xls :(
- Prashant.

[QUOTE=sanjosedesi;285418]I am not sure what your point is... However, assuming the person saved 25K per year (conservative) and made some money in stocks - maybe 200K. [/quote] === The point is that Opinions/guesses will give me a guideline to see where I stand as compared to where I should have ...

[QUOTE=kkr;285419]Hmmm ... how about sharing some basic info like .... your salary?! Your savings will be very different if you make $40K a year vs. $150K a year ...[/QUOTE] Ok missed this info - here it is - 1) Avg. Sal of 70K per year for the past 6 years. 2) Lived in apartment all 6 years. 3) ...

Gurus, I would like to seek your opinion for my question - How much should be the net worth of an individual who has stayed in the USA for SIX years on H1B visa status? (US savings only) here are some details(please ask if more input required to answer above quesion) - 1) Single income, live with ...