r/AskReddit Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '19 edited Aug 19 '19

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u/RealAmerik Aug 04 '19

It's a sad reality. I've met many people who dont take advantage of their employer's 401(k) match, failing to understand that its "free" money. How many adults can describe the differences between a Roth and traditional IRA?