Yes, You Need A 401(k) In Your 20s — Here’s Why

Anna-Louise Jackson, NerdWallet.com
Thu, 10/12/2017 - 12:00am

Even before the first paycheck from your first full-time job hits your bank account, you should be planning for the day you’ll receive your final paycheck. You may be thinking: I just began working. Do I really need to start thinking about retirement now? The answer is yes. It’s far better to contribute some money... Anna-Louise Jackson is a writer at NerdWallet.

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