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TIAA CEO: Max out 401(k) from first job, even on $26K

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TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett shared her early career financial advice, emphasizing the importance of maximizing retirement savings even on a modest income. She revealed that she maxed out her 401(k) from her very first job, earning $26,000, and has continued to prioritize retirement investments throughout her career. Duckett encourages young people, particularly Gen Z, to leverage compounding and employer matches to build wealth for the future, suggesting that after retirement and essential expenses are covered, other investments like Roth IRAs and stocks can be pursued. AI

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TIAA CEO: Max out 401(k) from first job, even on $26K

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Emma Burleigh ·

    TIAA’s CEO made $26,000 in her first job but still maxed out her 401(k). She has advice for Gen Z

    TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett tells Gen Z to “max out” their 401(k)s before they get paid: “Because once you get it, you will find ways to spend it.”

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