The 401k Deal Nobody Would Take | Average vs Actual Returns (Ep. 271)
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This episode discusses the disparity between average and actual returns in 401k plans, highlighting the hidden truths in retirement planning.
Your 401k says 25% average return — but your actual return could be zero. Here's the math. 👉 Find more Without the Bank here: https://www.youtube.com/@MaryJoIrmen?sub_confirmation=1 👉 Get the book: https://www.withoutthebank.com/book Part 4 of the 401k Half-Truths series breaks down the biggest illusion in retirement planning: average vs actual returns. You've probably heard your 401k grows "5-10% on average" — but that number hides a painful truth. Tarisa walks through a real math example that shows how a 25% average return can equal a 0% actual return, shares her own mom's experience of having less in her 401k than she contributed, and poses a simple question: would you take a deal where someone tells you how much to give them, charges you fees even when they lose your money, locks your money away, and penalizes you for needing it early? That's essentially what a 401k is. If you're contributing the max to your 401k, you need to understand the difference between inputs and outputs — how much you've actually put in versus what you can actually access. There are alternatives that aren't subject to market risk. This episode is about empowering you with information to make better…
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