Turbo Charge Your Savings Plan

Investing in turbulent markets is much like Driving on Ice. The feeling of loss of control is scary, and our brains don’t like that feeling. Therefore, it prompts us to remove that feeling through action. Unfortunately, just like when our car is sliding on ice, our initial financial reactions are often the wrong ones. One such example is the desire to suspend contributions to retirement savings during down markets.

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You Can't Win a Race by Going Backwards

The CARES Act rule changes giving easier access to retirement funds will certainly act as a much needed lifeline for many Americans in desperate need. For those that are not in dire need for short term funding, however, taking advantage of the ability to access retirement funds without penalty can be expected to have tremendous negative effects on a retirement savings plan. It would amount to shifting a race car into reverse during a race.

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