So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

2046: : Ask Farnoosh: Can I Pause My 401(k)? Plus, Parents With No Retirement Savings

So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Show Notes

Can you pause your 401(k) contributions when life gets expensive? This week on Ask Farnoosh: balancing retirement savings with immediate needs, navigating student loans after SAVE, and helping parents who have little saved for retirement. Plus, why some retirees are returning to work, a lawsuit challenging McDonald’s use of AI in pricing, and updates on Book to Brand, MidiCon and So Money’s midlife-focused next chapter. How's midlife going? Fill out Farnoosh's survey and help shape the podcast in 2027.

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