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      <image:caption>Assumptions: 25% tax bracket, contribute $5k per year Jan 1 starting at 25 for 30 years. Compounded growth at 7% for tax-advantaged accounts and 15% less at 5.95% for taxable accounts.  Tax savings from traditional is invested and earns a 5.95% return.  Percentage calculated is net of taxes paid on the deferred investment.</image:caption>
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