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I’m in my 20s and keep getting laid off. Should I invest in my employer’s 401(k) or look into other options?

I’m in my 20s and keep getting laid off. Should I invest in my employer’s 401(k) or look into other options?
MarketWatch Friday 02 October 2026, 11:30 UTC By Aditi Shrikant 1 min read
Key Points

“I have lost faith that the traditional career spanning decades at one company even exists anymore.”

“I have lost faith that the traditional career spanning decades at one company even exists anymore.”
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