This video takes a detailed look at why a 401(k) on its own does not necessarily amount to a complete retirement plan, and why it's important to think more broadly about long-term financial preparation. While a 401(k) can be a valuable part of retirement savings—especially with features like employer matching and tax advantages—it also has limitations that many people overlook. The discussion explores how contribution limits, market fluctuations, and tax structures can affect your overall financial picture, and why relying exclusively on this one account might leave gaps in your retirement planning. It also considers other components that often play an essential role in financial stability later in life, such as Social Security benefits, IRAs, personal savings, healthcare planning, and decisions about housing and lifestyle. The goal is not to discourage participation in a 401(k), but to offer perspective on how it functions as one piece of a larger framework. By understanding its place within that framework, viewers can think more clearly about what a balanced, adaptable approach to retirement might look like, based on their own circumstances and priorities. For more information, contact John Kuykendall at (386) 755-9018 and visit https://www.gulfcoastfinancial.net/
