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    randysable is being more responsible.

    Wow, where'd that time go? 6 months ago

    I’ve been an active component of the workforce for nearly two years and moved into this place a year and a half ago. I think it’s time I signed up. I don’t know what I haven’t. I know it’s important, but I just haven’t been able to get interested all these past months.

    Hopefully this goal will soon be replaced with either “maintain my 401k” or “max out my 401k.” Or something to that extent.



    I handed in the paper work today. 7 months ago

    I just hope what I picked does well in the long run.



    401k 9 months ago

    I’m only 21, but this is something that people should start early. I’ve heard all the statistics about the financial standing for those approaching retirement and it scares me. I believe less that 15% of those retiring actually have enough money to carry them through retirement, but don’t quote me on that. I don’t want to have to worry about it comes time for me to retire. So if I start a 401K now, I will be able to retire at a decent age and not need to go back to work after retirement; that’s the idea anyway.



    This isn't a sprint... 19 months ago

    New sneakers … check. Bottled water … check. Oh, a 401k isn’t a race? Oops, wrong goal. Kidding. But doing this may be a marathon for me since I have a low tolerance for boring paperwork. I’ll try to toughen up.



    I Know, I Know 22 months ago

    I’m the only person I know with a job and no 401k, I’m just trying to get out of debt first.



    metrojourno28 14 days until moving day!

    Attending my work's 401k meeting 2 years ago

    Going to find out what it involves and what I need to do. Then I’ll start contributing moolah.



    Best Thing for my Future 2 years ago

    Started a few years ago… now I am amazed at what I have saved so far. I was able to understand financial planning and investments etc better when I started.



    searching for a beacon is trying to figure it out.

    D-O-N-E 2 years ago

    Handed it in today. Yay me!



    searching for a beacon is trying to figure it out.

    setback 2 years ago

    filled out all the paperwork, was ready to turn it in…hr lady gone for the day. first thing tomorrow.



    searching for a beacon is trying to figure it out.

    got the paperwork 2 years ago

    picked up the paperwork today…now i just have to decide how much to divert and how to invest it. i hope to have it figured out by monday.



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