This Simple 401k Mistake Is Costing You MILLIONS

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If you’re like most people, saving for retirement is a top priority. You want to enjoy your golden years without worrying about money, and a 401k plan is a great way to build wealth over time. Unfortunately, one simple mistake could be costing you millions of dollars in lost returns.

The mistake is not taking full advantage of your employer’s 401k match. According to a study by Financial Engines, Americans are leaving an average of $1,336 per year on the table by not maximizing their employer’s matching contribution. Over time, this can add up to millions of dollars in lost returns.

Let’s take a closer look at how the 401k match works. Many employers offer a matching contribution as an incentive for employees to save for retirement. For example, your employer might match 50% of your contributions up to 6% of your salary. This means that if you contribute 6% of your salary to your 401k, your employer will contribute an additional 3%. That’s free money that can add up to a lot over time.

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The problem is that many employees don’t contribute enough to get the full match. According to the same Financial Engines study, 25% of employees don’t contribute enough to get the full match. That’s a lot of money being left on the table.

Let’s say that you earn a salary of $50,000 per year and your employer offers a matching contribution of 50% up to 6%. If you contribute 6% or $3,000 per year, your employer will contribute an additional 3% or $1,500 per year. That’s a total of $4,500 per year that’s being invested in your retirement account. If you do this for 30 years and earn an average annual return of 7%, you would have over $700,000 in your retirement account. That’s a lot of money that you wouldn’t have if you didn’t take full advantage of your employer’s matching contribution.

Now, let’s say that you only contribute 4% or $2,000 per year. Your employer will only contribute 2% or $1,000 per year. That’s a total of $3,000 per year that’s being invested in your retirement account. If you do this for 30 years and earn an average annual return of 7%, you would have just over $500,000 in your retirement account. That’s a difference of over $200,000!

The bottom line is that if you’re not taking full advantage of your employer’s matching contribution, you’re leaving a lot of money on the table. This simple mistake could be costing you millions of dollars in lost returns over time. So, take a look at your 401k plan and make sure you’re contributing enough to get the full match. It’s free money that can make a big difference in your retirement savings.

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  2. Vishal kumar

    I know very little about 401k . Fidelity do my 401k through my employer . I match full amount of IRS limit and my company match half of IRS full limit . I have no idea how much fidelity charge for it. I never attended free retirement plan meeting with my company due to time constraints plus I am lazy and I am 35 years old. I do not know how to get full picture of 401k.

  3. PB n' J

    I'm considered a High Earner Not Rich Yet (HENRY) with around $250k income, but not having much left after taxes, housing, and family costs.. not to mention saving for an affluent rtmt. I'd really appreciate investment tips that comes handy and sustainable to match my 8-figure rtmt goal in 5 yrs.

  4. Leonard R

    I would be retiring or working less in 5 years and I want to know best how people split their pay, how much of it goes into savings, spendings or investments. I earn around $165K per year but nothing to show for it yet

  5. D4rkDream

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  6. Marlena Jarnagin

    Besides ROTH and 401k, are there other ways we can prepare ahead of time for our retirement? Mine draws nearer by the day and I'm gradually going into panic mode

  7. Jeff Coan

    I also recently discovered that Target Funds (401K where you pick the year you retire and someone else invests your 401k) are vastly invested into mutual funds, which return lower profits and have higher costs. Beware!

  8. The Doppler Effect

    At some point it might save you a lot of money to quit you job, do a 401k -> IRA rollover, and then try to get rehired. lol…

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  10. TSX00

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  11. Austin Gilbert

    Would love to see a video on scenarios between pre-tax 401k (100%) versus ROTH post-tax (100%), split pre and post (50/50) and the plan to take pre-tax and annually convert it to ROTH

  12. Teodoro Bagnall

    <<Thanks for the update and keep doing what you do. My journey in the current market has taught me a lot of lessons, at the top of that list is that it never pays to live above one's means. I have managed to grow a nest egg of around $600k to a decent 7 figures in the space of a few months. Sad to say but a lot of us have poor money management skills. My 2 cents -get an advisor to keep you accountable and aid you make better decisions, Aaron Addison has been helping me a lot, all through my journey. I find it better to pay a little bit more for peace of mind than worry about money or market trends and still get >burned.

  13. Americanpie1

    At my job, they match 1st 3 years 3% IF I put 5% in from my pay. Then 2% there after for 2 years. I already have another portfolio besides my opinion for my work 401k. Is it a good idea? Or should I put more $$ in my other portfolio. I can only put in like $100 in as I'm trying to save for a place to live. Especially in NY, LONG Island. I would love to get cash flow opinions but need more education on in… Any tips..
    HELP…
    AND THANK YOU.

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  15. Robotics Joe

    Most of us are forced into these predatory funds through employer matches. My last jobs plan was just short of 4%. I was basicallly robbed but i did get the match :-/

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