For those who haven't saved enough for retirement, 401(k) matching contributions present a promising solution. These contributions, often referred to as 'employer matching,' are a benefit many ...

Tanza Loudenback is a contributor to Buy Side and expert on retirement and taxes. Updated September 13, 2024, 4:41 PM EDT You may have heard that there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but to the ...

Most employers will contribute to your 401(k), but it’s generally optional Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, ...

Your company’s matching contribution in your retirement plan is a powerful tool to help accelerate your retirement savings. However, even the most sophisticated retirement savers leave matching ...

With tariff and economic turmoil having hit the stock market in recent days, Americans have watched their 401(k)s take a hit. Even as stocks and 401(k) balances start to inch back up, some savers may ...

A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged retirement plan. You fund this account by contributing a set percentage of your paycheck into the account. One of the biggest perks of a 401(k) plan ...

Employer contributions exacerbate pay inequity, benefiting higher-income earners more Automatic enrollment and auto escalation improve participation and savings rates Expanding Social Security and ...

Employers can match your student loan payments with contributions to your 401(k) retirement plan thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act. The IRS gave interim guidance for matching contributions for qualified ...

Andrew Martins is an award-winning journalist who has performed thousands of hours of research on small business products and services and technology. Over the last 12 years, he has also studied and ...