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Ep. 1980: Don’t Crack the Nest Egg

Talking Real Money - Investing Talk by Don McDonald

Sep 17, 202630:23Business

Americans’ 401(k) balances are hitting records—but nearly one in five workers has an outstanding plan loan. Don and Tom explain why a properly sized emergency fund should protect retirement savings from life’s inevitable...

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