06.27.24 Back To Basics: 403(b) & 401(k) Plans / The No-Buy Challenge

Today Clark goes back to basics on 403(b) plans and 401(k)s. And Speaking of saving, how about saving way more by doing a no-buy (except for necessities) month? Some people are managing to do just that!

403(b) & 401(k) Plans: Segment 1

Ask Clark: Segment 2

The No-Buy Challenge: Segment 3

Ask Clark: Segment 4


Mentioned on the show:

What Is a 403(b) and How Does It Work? (Clark.com)

Pros and Cons of 403(b) Plans

What Is a 401(k) Plan and How Does It Work?

Pump Up Your 401(k). New Roth Rules Make It Easy

NYTimes: Was the 401(k) a Mistake?

About 1 in 4 US adults 50 and older who aren't yet retired expect to never retire, AARP study finds

10 Clark Howard 'Never, Not Ever' Rules To Protect Your Money

Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2024

Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?

How To Open a Roth IRA

403bwise: The K-12 403(b) is broken. Together we can fix it.

Credit Karma Review: Free Credit Score and More at Your Fingertips

What Is a Good Credit Score?


Axios: The no-buy challenge / Axios: No-buy revolution


More people make 'no-buy year' pledges as overspending or climate worries catch up with them

Tempted to try a no-buy year? Here are tips from people doing it

Is an HSA the Best Way To Save for Future Medical Expenses?

Where Should I Set Up My Health Savings Account (HSA)?

The Best Places To Buy Hearing Aids

Stash puts the power of investing in the palm of your hand


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