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Episode 87: Dollar Cost Averaging: Your 401(k)’s Superpower
Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In School
11 minutes
6 months ago
Episode 87: Dollar Cost Averaging: Your 401(k)’s Superpower
In this episode of the Stuff About Money They Didn’t Teach You in School podcast, certified financial planner Erik Garcia speaks directly to those regularly investing in a 401(k), 403(b), or IRA. With the market constantly shifting, it can be tempting to pause contributions and wait for “better” times. But that move might cost you more than you think. Erik explains why dollar cost averaging—investing consistently regardless of market conditions—is actually your retirement plan’s greatest superpower.
You’ll hear about three powerful benefits of dollar cost averaging, along with two real challenges that make it tough to stick with. This episode is all about helping you stay confident and committed to your long-term plan—even when the headlines say otherwise. If you're wondering whether to keep investing through market noise, this one’s for you.
Episode Highlights:
Erik explains the concept of dollar cost averaging and why it's a hidden 401(k) superpower. (01:01)
Erik outlines how volatility can be an opportunity for 401(k) investors through consistent investing. (03:21)
Erik shares how dollar cost averaging helps remove emotional decision-making from investing. (04:28)
Erik emphasizes the role of automated discipline in building long-term wealth.
Erik cautions that dollar cost averaging doesn't remove investment risk and long-term perspective is key. (06:23)
Erik warns about the emotional challenge of staying invested during market drops. (07:57)
Erik encourages investors to keep contributing, and possibly increase contributions, during down markets. (09:00)
Key Quotes:
“ The third benefit of dollar cost averaging is you are building a very important habit that's gonna help you build wealth, and that is discipline.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA
“ investing in a down market is actually a very good long-term investment strategy, so stay invested. Keep investing. Use your superpower, your dollar cost averaging superpower to build your wealth in your 401k.” - Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA
Resources Mentioned:
Erik Garcia, CFP®, BFA
Xavier Angel, CFP®, ChFC, CLTC
Plan Wisely Wealth Advisors
Stuff About Money They Didn't Teach You In School
They might not have taught you the stuff about money you needed to know to build wealth, but Xavier and Erik are ready to take you back to school. When it comes to money, it is never too late to start learning.
