New 401(k) rules for 2026

The new change to catch-up contributions could mean you’ll have more taxable income in the next filing year. For ...
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Getting a 401(k) match from your employer: What that means and how it works

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 ...
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What is a 401(k) student loan match? How to save for retirement with qualifying student loan payments

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 ...
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Employers can now match student loan payments as 401(k) contributions. Here’s what that means

This article was originally published by The 19th on Feb. 5, 2024. Starting this year, employers can match employees’ student loan repayments as 401(k) contributions, a policy that experts say can be ...
Forbes

The Hidden Flaw In 401(k) Matches: Who Is Missing Out?

One of the biggest perks of 401(k) retirement plans is the opportunity for employees to earn "free money" through employer matching contributions; however, recent research from Vanguard Group reveals ...
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Are 401(k) matching contributions all they are cracked up to be?

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