Career Change
Switching careers can pay off long-term but often means a near-term income dip and retraining costs. A runway plan makes it possible.
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Planning
6–12 months before
Salary, benefits, and match all matter.
Target 6–12 months of expenses if you'll retrain or transition.
Weigh the cost against the expected income bump.
A lower salary period affects long-term contributions.
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During Transition
In progress
Preserve your runway while income is uncertain.
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Stabilizing
6–12 months in
Anchor on market rate, not your transition-period income.
Rebuild what the transition used.
Get retirement contributions back on track.
Did you knowYou can borrow for many goals, but not for retirement — protect contributions through a transition.
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