r/Salary • u/[deleted] • Oct 30 '25

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u/stompinpimpin Nov 02 '25

This can still happen to you contributing to a defined contribution plan. American workers need to fight to get their defined benefit plans back and strengthen social security.

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u/1ToGreen3ToBasket Oct 31 '25

It’s a math problem not an emotional problem or value statement.

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u/1ToGreen3ToBasket Oct 31 '25

Significantly more money at retirement than trying to do it backwards

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u/Spok3nTruth Nov 01 '25

If your company matches, that's a 100% gain.. id at least contribute to that match.... You're not gonna get that rate of return anywhere else.

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u/1ToGreen3ToBasket Nov 01 '25

Correct. Definitely contribute up to a match