elharo comments on Why is it rational to invest in retirement? I don't get it. - Less Wrong

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Comment author: elharo 16 May 2013 10:04:17AM 10 points [-]

There are various ways you can take money out of your retirement accounts if you need to, with and without penalty. For instance, you can take loans against a 401K.

Meanwhile I'm updating my outline for a rational financial planning sequence. I think I may have to begin with posts on why it makes sense to plan for retirement, and how cool compound interest is.

Comment author: diegocaleiro 16 May 2013 06:57:02PM 1 point [-]

I'd love to read that :)