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I had a 401k that got rolled into an IRA when I switched careers. It’s only got about $2,500 in the account. Basically the interest is a few bucks a year less than the fees so it’s not growing. I don’t really need the money, but I was thinking about cashing out and buying some stocks to mess around with. I’d obviously incur a hit on the tax if I did this. I have a PERA account for my new job and I don’t think I can add the IRA to it. I could also switch it to a cheaper IRA and just leave it alone, I think?

What would you do with it? Thanks!

I’m lucky enough to work at a school with a great PTA. I basically have $1000 to spend for my classroom. I have a few good ideas, but I’d like to see if anyone on here has any must haves for a room. I’ve got a whiteboard horseshoe table, an iPad, nice projector, microscope, and tons of art supplies. Any ideas?

Edit: apparently I’m exhausted. I teach upper elementary in California.