Kevin O'Leary warns 401(k) alone won't cover retirement due to debt and healthcare costs
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Damilola Esebame
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Kevin O'Leary warns that relying solely on a 401(k) is insufficient for a secure retirement. He emphasizes that spending habits, consumer debt, underestimated healthcare costs, and over-reliance on Social Security are critical planning gaps that many workers ignore. The article highlights the need for a more comprehensive retirement strategy beyond just contributing to a 401(k).
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· 3 pulledO'Leary argues that spending habits, not investment selection, are what determine whether a worker retires on schedule or falls behind.
He says too many workers ignore consumer debt, underestimate health care costs, and count on Social Security as a backstop that may not hold.
Contributing to a 401(k) every paycheck may not be enough to avoid a retirement shortfall, especially if key planning gaps go unaddressed.
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