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Retirement Planning

401(k)

An employer-sponsored retirement plan that lets you invest pre-tax pay, often with a match.

A 401(k) is a workplace retirement plan (in the US) that lets employees contribute a portion of their pay to investments, often before tax. Many employers match a percentage of contributions, which is effectively free money and a powerful boost to your savings rate.

Examples

  • Contributing enough to capture a full employer match maximises free retirement money.

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