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Retirement » Fund Your 401(k) Or IRA First?
In a perfect world, you'd max out your company 401(k) and your IRA.
But if you're like a lot of people, "perfect" might not describe your money situation right now. So if you have to choose, which retirement account should get first dibs on your money?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. But asking a few more questions will help you arrive at the right decision for you. It pays to consider these 10.
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