S7 E11: 401(k)s & Chill: Making Retirement Planning Less Painful with Breene Murphy

Mar 17, 2025

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I’ve been on a mission this season to learn something new in every episode, and today?

Buckle up, because we’re diving into the world of investing and retirement planning—and I promise, it’s way more interesting than it sounds!

It’s also an incredibly important topic that not enough people in our roles are talking about at length.

Unfortunately, financial stress is the #1 stressor for most people, and HR leaders are no exception.

But here’s the thing: investing doesn’t have to be a jargon-filled nightmare!

So in this episode, Breene Murphy and I are breaking down what HR leaders need to know about investing—no fluff, no confusing terms, just practical insights to help you build a retirement plan that works for your company and your people!

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00:03:16 - A Topic Breene Has Been Interested in Lately

00:05:46 - One Thing Every HR Leader Should Know About Investing

00:09:52 - Why It’s so Important for HR Leaders to Understand Investing

00:13:17 - The Best Ways to Evaluate Your 401k Providers

00:25:46 - Why Newer Generations Contribute Less to Their Retirement Funds

00:42:12 - The Biggest Mistakes HR Leaders Make When it Comes to Offering Benefits

00:51:32 - What Breene Would Change About How Companies Approach Investing

00:53:17 - Tools and Resources to Learn About Investing

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