When an employer matches your contributions to a 401(k), it represents one of the best retirement savings opportunities around. Not only does the match effectively double the size of your contribution ...

A version of this article appeared on July 9, 2013. Many companies match a portion of their employees' 401(k) contributions each pay period as an incentive for their workers to save for retirement.

Most employers will contribute to your 401(k), but it’s generally optional Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, ...

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A 401(k) is an employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged retirement plan. You fund this account by contributing a set percentage of your paycheck into the account. One of the biggest perks of a 401(k) plan ...

Learn why getting your full 401(k) employer match can make a huge difference in your retirement savings and how skipping it could cost you thousands.

A "401(k) without an employer match" refers to a retirement savings plan in the U.S. where employers don't contribute to the employee's account. In contrast to a typical 401(k), where employers match ...

You may have heard that there’s no such thing as a free lunch, but to the millions of Americans whose employers offer them a 401(k) match, this perk comes close. Unless you are one of the shrinking ...

If you work for a larger company, there's a pretty good chance that one of your workplace benefits will include access to a 401(k) plan. And if you're lucky, that plan will include some type of ...

Benefits, requirements, and process of a popular type of 401(k) retirement savings plan for small businesses Christopher A. Farrell is a bestselling author, and former Wall Street trader and market ...