‘I hate the 9-to-5 grind’: I want more time with my newborn son, but my husband doesn’t work. Should I give up my job and dip into my six-figure trust fund?
From Dow Jones & Company:
Woman with high-paying job ponders leaving to spend more time with her toddler, supplementing her income with passive-income streams and trust fund. She earns $150,000/yr but childcare costs make them live paycheck to paycheck. $395,000 in 401(k) + Roth IRA, $10,000 investment account, $80,000 in company stock, + high six-figure trust fund. Problem is she won’t match her income with a new plan. She needs guidance. Her partner is jobless for a yr. Don’t act from fear, anger, or ego. Take advice from financial adviser and therapist. Ensure safety net in her decisions. Millions of parents face similar issues.
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