I Earn $130,000 but Am Terrified of Layoffs. Should I Stop Funding My 401(K) to Pay off My Mortgage?

It's common for people to see layoffs in the news or hear a rumor at work and enter a state of panic. But this can lead to financial overreactions.

# I Earn $130,000 but Am Terrified of Layoffs. Should I Stop Funding My 401(K) to Pay off My Mortgage? It's common for people to see layoffs in the news or hear a rumor at work and enter a state of panic. But this can lead to financial overreactions. **Read the full article:** [Money.com](https://money.com/terrified-of-layoffs-401k-or-pay-off-mortgage/?xid=moneyrss) *This article was originally published by Money.com. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*