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#RI-69c9191e·6 months ago·
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“Put 401k contributions into HYSA instead”
What Actually Happened
I lost out on potential long-term growth in the 401k
What I wish I knew
"Employer match would've added significant value over time"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider employer match before making this decision"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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