Two-minute check

Where should you start?

Four honest yes-or-no answers. Nobody sees them; they aren't sent anywhere. You get one lesson to read today.

  1. Do you know exactly what your employer adds to your 401(k) when you contribute?

  2. Do you have at least one month of expenses in a savings account you never touch?

  3. If you help family with money, is it a fixed monthly number you decided in advance?

  4. Could you explain the difference between a Roth and a traditional account in one sentence?