A 401k employer match is one of the best things any employee can ask for. Why? Because it means free money toward your retirement.
Many employers in the US still offer this benefit to their employees – they match 50-100% of employee 401k contributions up to a certain limit. But according to the Society for Human Resource Management, one in four employees still aren’t taking full advantage of this benefit.
In order to make sure you’re doing everything you can to take advantage of this opportunity to make free money, first you need to find out if your company offers it. Ask your HR director or check your employee handbook. For the next steps, click here.