Is there any advantage or disadvantage to maxing out 401k in a single contribution instead of a taking some out of every paycheck

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There’s a component of timing the market. If you hit at a dip then it’s great and if you hit at a peak less great. Most people spread it out

That said, time in the market outweighs timing the market

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Thanks, I assumed this with normal investing but was unsure if it really mattered with 401k. Appreciate the insight!

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