Curious about your thoughts on this one. I get why people maximize their 401(k)s, IRAs, etc for retirement. But what if your retirement investments get significantly reduced due to a stock market crash, or a banking/financial institution system failure (especially as people get close to their retirement age)? I mean with all the changes in the world, who is to say that these institutions are to be trusted? At the end of the day, your investments, paychecks, etc are just a number on a screen.
Rising Star
I’d say at least max Roth IRA/HSA if possible. Then figure out how to split loan payments, 401k contributions and other savings based on your goals. The common advice is to invest and only pay the loan minimums since the market return is likely to be higher than 4%. On the other hand, freedom from loans is righteous and a great feeling.
This is my current approach so it sounds like I’m on the right track, thanks!
Not paying my federal loans until they start again. No need to use that if I can invest it now.