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Lauren mentions a high-yield savings account for their emergency fund that earns around 4.5%, but this is not counted toward their retirement investments, as it serves as cash set aside for unforeseen expenses.
Emotional Perspective on Investments
Despite a nagging feeling of being behind in her retirement investing journey, Lauren reassures herself and her viewers that, according to the numbers, there is plenty of time left to catch up. She recognizes that while her goal of consistently investing $2,000 per month and increasing that figure annually may be ambitious, it establishes a target for them to work towards.