401k contributions

Paycheck retirement savings

Money that an employee directs from their paycheck into a 401(k) retirement account, typically before taxes are taken out.

These contributions reduce current taxable income while building retirement savings.

Employers often match a percentage of contributions: The company matches 401k contributions up to six percent.

Annual contribution limits are set by the IRS.

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