Why I'm Adopting a New Strategy for Saving After Years of Maxing Out My 401(k)

I'm not going to sugarcoat maxing out a 401(k). It can be difficult, especially at first. However, with time, it becomes a regular part of your financial routine, and you barely notice that you're doing it. In my case, the fact that my retirement contributions are tax-deferred certainly helps, but so does the fact that I was eventually able to base my monthly budget on the money left after retirement contributions were made.After years of maxing out our 401(k) contributions, I realized I need to do more. Yes, my husband and I are still contributing to our retirement account, but not as much as we once were.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool