Identify When Your Employer Matches Your 401(k) to Maximize Your Benefits

If your employer pays into your 401(k) for you, it might be worth checking to find out when they pay your match. In some cases, you may not get the

September 10, 2015 · 1 min · 76 words · Sarah Gordon

In some cases, you may not get the full match until the end of the year.

Your company offers a 1:1 match to your contributions, up to 5% of your gross salary.

Assuming 26 paychecks in a year, your pre-tax pay is $4000.

You would hit the $18000 limit on paycheck 18, having earned a match of $3600.

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