If you’ve been around the 401(k) block as long as I have, you know that the most innocuous-looking sentence in a plan document—the stated matching formula—is often the one that blows up in a plan ...

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 ...

Employers that provide 401(k) plans on documents that have been “pre-approved” by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) beware: there is yet another annual notice requirement that may need to be added to ...

The average 401(k) match is 4.6% of workers' salaries, with the median match being 4.0%. Your match depends on your company's matching formula, your salary, and your personal contributions. Remember ...

The average 401(k) match is worth about 4% of the worker's income, but every company sets its own matching formula. A typical match is worth a few thousand dollars today, but it could grow to be worth ...