A 401(k) match allows an employee to receive “free” money from their employer for contributing to their retirement plan. The amount of the match can vary with the employer’s contribution being a full ...

Your 401k is a valuable tool to help move your retirement nest egg in the right direction. While it may not be the optimal account to contribute to given your circumstances, I do think that if you're ...

I’ve been challenging conventional financial wisdom for years, and today I want to expose one of the biggest myths in retirement planning: the 401k match as a “100% return.” As someone who’s helped ...

A 4% 401(k) match is pretty common, though companies in some industries routinely offer higher matches. When deciding whether a job offer is right for you, consider the entire compensation and ...

A 401 (k) offers more than just a simple signup process, automatic contributions from paychecks and a streamlined mix of investment options from which to choose. Many also come with employer matching ...

401k matches are wise to take advantage of if you’re able to make the contributions. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free tool can match you with a financial advisor in minutes to ...