- Introduction
- Contributions
- Your Money Stays in the Plan
- Rollover from a Previous Employer
- Investing Your 401(k) Funds
- Selecting a Beneficiary
- Comparing your 401(k) to Other Retirement Plans
- Should You Participate in a 401(k) Plan?
- Does Your Spouse Have a 401(k) Plan?
- Deciding How Much to Contribute to the Plan
- What Can You Afford to Contribute?
- Limits on Contributions
Planning now for your retirement—years before you are near retirement age—is essential. To help with your planning, answer these questions:
- What are your projected cash flow needs at retirement?
- How much have you currently saved or invested, and what will it grow to by the time you retire?
- How much more do you need to invest?
- Where are you going to get the rest of the money you need for retirement?