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County of San Mateo Deferred Compensation Program Participant Survey 2026

90 Knowing how to invest 2/5/2026 12:01 PM

91 Already participating 2/5/2026 11:53 AM
92 early retirement 2/5/2026 11:49 AM
93 I'm happy with the plan. 2/5/2026 11:46 AM
94 N/A 2/5/2026 11:41 AM

95 If my mortgage was paid off first because of the high interest rate on it 2/5/2026 11:39 AM
96 Speak with a representative in person and in Spanish 2/5/2026 11:34 AM
97 Employer matching 2/5/2026 11:33 AM

98 increase in Employer contribution 2/5/2026 11:33 AM
99 opportunity to speak with someone about options. 2/5/2026 11:27 AM
100 Nothing the County needs to do. It is hard to feel motivated right now when the stock market 2/5/2026 11:23 AM
isn't doing well so our retirement account balances are going down. Retirement is getting
farther away.
101 Not sure. I'm not an investment pro. 2/5/2026 11:23 AM

102 A call from a representative. 2/5/2026 11:22 AM
103 more information- specfically on the differences and similarities between all retirement plans 2/5/2026 11:20 AM
available

104 Not impacted by inflation and market value 2/5/2026 11:20 AM
105 some form of county match 2/5/2026 11:19 AM
106 Employer matching 2/5/2026 11:16 AM
107 a meeting to review my portfolio and also contribution amount needed to retire in 2 years 2/5/2026 11:16 AM

108 Continued outreach such as this survey to remind me of the resources available to make good 2/5/2026 11:15 AM
decisions about my financial future
109 learning how to invest the money that's in the account properly 2/5/2026 11:14 AM

110 Not sure 2/5/2026 11:13 AM
111 not sure 2/5/2026 11:13 AM
112 Discussing with someone who can help me. 2/5/2026 11:12 AM

113 I have been contributing since I have worked with any County's deferred compensation 2/5/2026 11:06 AM
programs. So far, I have good experience by informing via email.
114 an understanding of where the money we contribute goes 2/5/2026 11:03 AM

115 how i can deposit more money without it coming straight from my paycheck. overall, knowing 2/5/2026 11:01 AM
more information on the plan and how to navigate online/app
116 to know more about 457 plan. 2/5/2026 10:59 AM

117 a sit down meeting to explain SAMCERA and deferred comp 2/5/2026 10:58 AM
118 Understand what my budget is today vs when I retire. Have a spreadsheet with expenses of 2/5/2026 10:58 AM
today and forecast into retirement. Like health care Taxes Groceries Build in the inflation of
each item
119 financial results 2/5/2026 10:56 AM
120 I continue to be disappointed that this county (and the industry as a whole) does not prioritize 2/5/2026 10:56 AM
their values when offering investment opportunities. There are virtually no true socially or
environmentally responsible funds.
121 To know if I can afford to retire in this economy 2/5/2026 10:53 AM

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