Maximizing Mid-Career Wealth: Balancing Debt Payoff, Retirement Savings, and Market Valuations
While it is a good conversation to have at any point in your career, from a mid-career perspective, typically defined as being in your 30s to 50s, the decision between paying down credit card debt and outstanding loans versus funding your 401(k) or other retirement plans becomes even more critical as you're likely to have more financial responsibilities and goals.