finance401k
#RI-6a755a2e·2 months ago·
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“Invested in 401k without understanding buybacks”
What Actually Happened
My 401k 'grows' due to stock buybacks, not job creation or raises
What I wish I knew
"Stock buybacks inflate stock prices, not dividends"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Research 401k investment options to avoid buybacks"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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