Oct 20, 2025
Missing out on the benefits of the employer match and compounding growth could force you to work longer and lower your standard of living in
What You’re Really Losing if You Cut Back on Your 401(k) Contributions
Missing out on the benefits of the employer match and compounding growth could force you to work longer and lower your standard of living in retirement, writes retirement expert Chris Cohan. While tough economic conditions have forced many Americans to conserve and stretch their dollars, are you putting your future at risk if you reduce or pause your retirement contributions?