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401(k) balances hit an all-time high of $155,800 in Q2 2026—thanks to strong market gains and Gen Z’s growing investing habits. But don’t rush into retirement savings before securing your basics: emergency fund, debt payoff, and living expenses. For those already ahead, simplicity wins: automate consistent contributions via dollar-cost averaging—the slow and steady tortoise strategy that builds real wealth over time.

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