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Beware the Ticking Time Bomb Hiding in Your 401(k)

Your decision to save in a 401(k) could come back to bite you later.

Beware the Ticking Time Bomb Hiding in Your 401(k)

Beware the Ticking Time Bomb Hiding in Your 401(k)

Published June 10, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

For working Americans with access to a 401(k), there's perhaps no easier way to save for retirement. You tell your employer how much money you want to contribute per year or per pay period, and that money gets deducted from your paychecks accordingly.

Plus, if you're lucky, you may not only have access to a 401(k) plan but also a workplace match. That's free money you can invest alongside your own contributions.

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