Is A 401(k) Really A Good Retirement Plan?

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[Aarrenrhonda]

A Financial Planner told me Saving at least 15% of your income in a 401(k) can help ensure that you have enough money to retire comfortably. How can take advantage of compound interest and potentially grow your retirement savings overtime?

[WilliamsJones-jxce]

While your 401k and IRA account would likely continue to grow even after you stop contributing to it, that growth might be limited by the Market, your personal plans and also other factors. For this I see need for annuities. I still will like to know how to compound $2m and above in retirement without holding cash.

[Christine-wpbw]

I just turned 41 and awfully late to investing with barely any portfolio except my 401k, I have a decent amount of cash saved up and with inflation currently soaring AGAIN, I’m getting worried about retirement, my intention is to retire at 65 atleast, so how best do I maximize my savings of over $500k

[Pambegay]

A couple of years ago I considered getting into a Roth IRA and 401k without much knowledge and decided to have a consultation with a fiduciary, and it was incredibly insightful. A few years down in, I truly cannot stress enough how helpful experts in this field are! Great video brother.

[SEVILLAnnA]

After investing from my salary of 350k for 4 years, I've only made about 8% total, or 2% per year, which my friends say is very low. My employer 401k of $220K returns about 4%. What would you advice to do with my portfolio for improved returns?

[BrewerVera]

I've kept much of my savings in cash for safety, but I'm unsure if it's right for retirement. Contemplating investing $400K in stocks, as I've heard investors can profit in tough times. Unsure about my next move.

[CrystalJoy-]

My $2m retirement account has gone up only by 2% in the past year due to rebalancing I did out of fear uncertainty and doubt. What are best alternatives to take in other to secure a financially free retirement and achieve ultimate peace? I don’t want to fail after 22 years of working hard.

[pxexpfl]

A minimum of 10%of your income can generate a greater value depending on your age and salary level you just need to calculate it so you can see the difference

[roddywoods]

It's recommended to save at least 15% of your income in a 401k. You can use online calculators to estimate how much you should save based on your age and income. Saving at least 15% of your income in a 401(k) can help ensure that you have enough money to retire comfortably. By saving this much, you can take advantage of compound interest and potentially grow your retirement savings over time. I retired with about $650k in my 401k.

[clarkdunshee]

I am currently working abroad, but I will be returning to my home country in the near future. I am a landlord. I invested in a property at the age of 22. The value has skyrocketed and is being rented. I will live off the rental income I receive and live with my elderly parents for the time being. At 60 I can withdraw from my retirement (401(k)). Have savings and be eligible for an Australian pension at age 63. In the future, I may downsize, sell the property and buy a cheaper property and add the money left over from the sale to savings. Lots of options for me. The way I see it, if you have a million dollars at any point, it would be enough to build a portfolio that would pay you between 50, 000 and 70, 000 in dividend income.

[NicholasBall]

I’ve been diligently working, saving and contributing towards financial freedom and early retirement, but the economy so far since the pandemic has eaten away most of my portfolio, what I want to know is this: Do I keep contributing to my portfolio in these unstable markets or do I look into alternative sectors.

[andyraymond]

You can start at any time, but it works best if you factor it into your financial planning as early as possible.

[chaz]

You work for a 40yrs to have $1m in your retirement, meanwhile some people are putting just $10k in a bitcion coin for just fe months and now they are multimillionaires thanks to Charlotte Grace Miller

[MichaelDavis-cjyj]

Dave Ramsey's insights have been a game-changer for me! His practical approach to financial management has empowered me to take control of my money and work towards a debt-free life. The Total Money Makeover is my go-to guide, and I appreciate how he breaks down complex concepts into easy-to-follow steps

[benitabussell]

As a soon retiree, keeping my 401k on course is my top priority. I have been reading of lnvestors making up to 250k ROI in this current crashing market, any recommendations to scale up my ROI before retirement will be highly appreciated

[stephenpotter]

Retirees who struggle to meet their basic needs are the ones who could not accumulate enough money during their active years to meet their needs. Retirement choices determine a lot of things. My parents both spent same number of years in the civil service, but my mom was investing through a wealth manager, and my dad through the 401k. My mom retired with about 4.2 million, but my dad retired with roughly 1.8 million.

[gaynor]

I’ve been diligently working, saving and contributing towards early retirement and financial freedom, but since covid outbreak, the economy so far has caused my 1m portfolio to underperform, do I keep contributing to my 401k or look at alternative sectors to meet my money goals?

[Richardnnabuikediyoke]

Buying stocks might seem easy, but picking the right one without a solid plan is tough. I've been trying to grow my $100K portfolio, but the tricky part is not having clear plans for when to buy and sell. Any tips on this would really help.

[TheDuke]

The market's been really volatile. My 401(k) has taken a huge hit.

[chriswalter]

Saving typically results in you earning a lower return but with virtually no risk. In contrast, investing allows you the opportunity to earn a higher return, but you take on the risk of loss in order to do so. Not reaching a million before retirement feels like an unfulfilled retirement.