Here's virtually everything you need to know about a 401(k) plan in 77 words:
- It's one of the very best ways to save for your retirement. Few alternatives are better.
- There's a good chance that your employer will give you money for participating in the company plan.
- You should start contributing to your retirement plan as soon as possible.
- If you are more than 10 years away from retirement, you'd probably fare best by putting all of the money that you defer into an equity index fund.
You may need to read no further than this. Seriously.
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If you are about to change jobs -- or still have a 401(k) with a former employer -- consider transferring or rolling over your 401(k) to a self-directed IRA. See this handy comparison guide to check out each of our sponsor broker's IRA products and fees.
