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Topic	Thinking about pausing 401k until I have debt paid off
ReturnOfDevsman 08/14/25 3:56:40 PM #32:	I thought this too, once upon a time, but no. Employer match is downright overpowered. You're gaining years of interest instantly, on top of whatever interest it actually accumulates. Let's say your 401k makes 5%. The 33% match is the same as if you deposited the money six years ago. --- Arguing on CE be all like: https://youtu.be/JpRKrs67lOs?si=kPGA2RCKVHTdbVrJ <cite>ReturnOfDevsman posted [p:986092989] in Thinking a... [t:81027005]...</cite> <quote>I thought this too, once upon a time, but no. Employer match is downright overpowered. You're gaining years of interest instantly, on top of whatever interest it actually accumulates.Let's say your 401k makes 5%. The 33% match is the same as if you deposited the money six years ago. --- Arguing on CE be all like:https://youtu.be/JpRKrs67lOs?si=kPGA2RCKVHTdbVrJ</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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