9 biggest 401(k) mistakes to avoid
Don’t make these errors when using a 401(k) to save for retirement.
5 min read
Nov 20, 2024
Karen Roberts
Contributing writer
About the author
Karen Roberts has presented at numerous HR conferences in the state of Florida on a variety of relevant and timely topics, and has prepared countless HR professionals for the SHRM certification prep course as a SHRM educational partner.
She has received multiple awards from her peers in Palm Beach County FL SHRM including the LifeTime Achievement Award and Mentor of the Year.
Karen currently serves on the Advisory Board of the College of Arts and Sciences for Stetson University (FL) as well as on the Board of Directors of EncorePBC FL.
Experience
Karen is a Senior Certified Human Resources Professional with 35 years of experience in a variety of industries in the for profit, not for profit, and public sectors.
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