3 common behaviors that stifle our retirement savings
Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2018 8:56 am
NBC - 12/28/2017 - Jean Chatzky - Would you rather have one marshmallow now — or two marshmallows later? It’s an iconic scenario made famous by psychologist Walter Mischel, the administrator of the 1960s “marshmallow test” measuring self-control and instant gratification. Most people go for the here and now. Swap out marshmallows with money, and you’ve got an all-too-common problem for the modern-day: People everywhere feel behind on saving for retirement. In fact, one in three American adults has nothing at all socked away, according to a survey by GOBankingRates. If that hits close to home, never fear. We’ve laid out some of the biggest obstacles we put in our own way when it comes to retirement saving — plus, how to get past them. Read more @ https://www.nbcnews.com/better/business ... ncna832951