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The market has made a nice return from its lows several weeks ago. The storm has seemingly calmed, at least to some degree. The interesting fact is that nothing has really changed. We are still facing the same economic issues we where three or four weeks ago. My point is that the uncertainty still remains. <\/p>\n

With the uncertainty still in place, the 401K is a champ! Here are three reasons why I love the 401K during these rocky times.
\n1.\tIt\u2019s a Dollar Cost Averaging Approach
\nThis is my favorite part of 401K investing. The ability to buy set amounts at regular intervals is a wonderful way to smooth out the ups and downs of the market. This allows the investor to buy during the down times of the market, which leads to wonderful returns! If you are a 401K investor, uncertainty and market instability is your friend. Equities are on sell, and you are buying!
\n2.\tIt\u2019s Automated
\nWe all live in a busy world, and the simpler we can make our life the better off we are. The 401K is an easy way to automate your way to a successful future. Usually folks who contribute to their retirement don\u2019t even miss the money they are socking away for the future. The money is quietly working and growing while most of us are working to keep up with life.
\n3.\tTax Breaks
\nThe money that gets invested into a 401K is pre-tax. This means it will save tax dollars. Ex. A person in the 25% tax bracket who contributes $10,000 into their 401K will reduce their tax burden by at least $2500. That\u2019s a 25% return on your money before it even starts working for you in your portfolio. <\/p>\n

Who knows which direction the market will move over the short term? Who knows what the economy will do next? That\u2019s the beauty of 401K investing. Even if things get bad you have the ability to take advantage of the three reasons I love 401K investing.<\/p>\n

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