You'll often hear that it's wise to contribute money to a 401(k) plan if your employer offers one. First of all, many companies match 401(k) contributions to some degree. But even if you're not entitled to a 401(k) match, it still pays to fund a retirement plan so you have a nest egg to fall back on once your career wraps up.

Meanwhile, now that a new year is upon us, a lot of companies' hiring budgets are getting refreshed. And that means it could be a time to go out and get a new job.

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