Why You Should NOT Invest In A 401(k)

<p class="s9" style="margin: 1.5pt 0in 1.5pt 0in;"><span class= "s12"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'ArialMT',serif; color: black;">Don’t get us wrong. In many cases, your 401(k) can be your best investment vehicle, offering numerous benefits and tax advantages and many times a 100% return on some of your contributions (also known as an employer match). However, it's important to recognize that it might not always be the optimal choice for everyone. Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we dissect 5 reasons why someone should NOT invest in a 401(k). </span></span></p> <p class="s9" style="margin: 1.5pt 0in 1.5pt 0in;"> </p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing"><strong><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"> Here's what we’ll discuss in this episode:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"> If you don’t have an emergency fund or are swimming in debt. <strong>(2:44) </strong></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"> Your employer doesn’t match contributions. <strong>(5:35)</strong></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"> If you might need the money before retirement. <strong>(8:40)</strong></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"> You’re worried about the structure of the plan. <strong>(14:06) </strong></span></li> <li class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial;"> If you’re worried about future tax implications. <strong>(17:10)</strong></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 14