Five Easy Ways to Save for Retirement

5. Claim your full employer match

If your employer offers a workplace 401(k), many times they’ll also match part of the contributions you make toward it. For example, your employer may match 50% of your contributions up to 6% of your salary. If your employer matches contributions, they are giving you free money. You should claim every dollar of it that’s available to you by making sure you invest enough in your 401(k) to get the full match.

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