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[–] Zink@programming.dev 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Eh, it would be nice to get a larger match (and I did have that influence me in a job decision once) but I gladly make sure I always get the 4% match I have available at my current place. That’s hundreds of dollars a month straight into my tax advantaged investments.

I have to put 5% in to get that 4%. And I find it damn near impossible to leave that money on the table. So one side benefit is that even in a “fix my fucked up finances” situation like I am in now, that is still almost 10% of my yearly salary keeping retirement growing at some level.

[–] droans@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Even if you don't want to save for retirement (which you should), ALWAYS go for the match. You'll still end up ahead if you withdraw the funds and pay the tax on it.