Wharton professor: Doing these 2 things can be 'incredibly helpful' for your savings

Financial Habits & Automation - Individuals can modify their financial habits effectively [1] - Setting up "set it and forget it" solutions is a highly effective financial strategy [1] - Automating savings for emergencies and retirement is strongly encouraged [5] Retirement Planning - Enrolling in employer-sponsored 401(k) or 403(b) plans offers tax advantages [2] - Delaying enrollment in retirement plans is a common issue [3] - IRAs provide a similar opportunity to automate savings and investments [3] Behavioral Finance - Consistent self-control for daily decisions is challenging [4] - Financial changes can be simplified by making one-time decisions with lasting impact [4] - Recurring transfers to savings or investment accounts require minimal ongoing effort [3]