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Gen X is the 401(k) 'experiment generation.' Here's how that's playing out. (finance.yahoo.com)

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Generation X, the first generation to rely primarily on 401(k)s for retirement, is facing challenges saving enough. Many are behind schedule due to late starts, credit card debt, loans, and supporting family.

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[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 months ago

I am behind schedule due to credit card debt, loans, and family. Also due to housing costs, groceries, and usurous utility bills. Also I wish I had held onto the apple stock I had in 2011.

[–] billygoat@catata.fish 5 points 4 months ago

There was a really good The Daily episode that dug into 401ks.

TLDR: they only worked for the middle class.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/podcasts/the-daily/401k-retirement.html