Does My Employer Match Go Into Roth or Pre-Tax?
If you’re making Roth 401(k) contributions and your employer offers a match, naturally you may be wondering: Does the employer…
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Are Roth 401(k) and Pre-Tax 401(k) Contribution Limits Combined?
Your 401(k) may give you two ways to make your contributions: You can choose one or use a combination of…
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Why Is My Employer Fixing My 401(k) Catch-Up Contributions?
Spoiler alert: It probably isn’t because you did anything wrong. Did you recently receive a notice that your 401(k) catch-up…
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We Accidentally Processed Pre-Tax Catch-Up Contributions. Now What?
No one wants to discover a payroll error involving a retirement plan, trust me! If your organization accidentally processed pre-tax…
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Think You Know What Roth Means? Most People Don’t.
What does Roth really mean? Short answer: Roth is a tax treatment. Many people say, “I have a Roth.” But…
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Why Do I Have to Make Roth Catch-Up Contributions in 2026?
The short answer: Congress changed the rules. Starting in 2026, some employees who make catch-up contributions to their 401(k) will…
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The Super Catch-Up Rule Is Here: What 401(k) Plan Sponsors Need to Know in 2026
An exclusive savings boost for ages 60–63 – with a Roth twist for high earners In 2025, a new SECURE…
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Does a 401(k) Have Open Enrollment?
Answering Common Retirement Plan Questions During Benefits Season Short Answer: No, 401(k) Plans Don’t Have Open Enrollment If you’re in…
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Are You 50 or Older and Making Big Retirement Contributions?
Here’s How New Roth Rules Affect You in 2026 If you’re 50 or older, catch-up contributions are one of the…
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Can You Still Contribute to a SIMPLE IRA From a Previous Job?
Here’s What You Need to Know We often hear this question:“I have a SIMPLE IRA [from a previous employer], and…
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Coming in 2026: Roth-Only Catch-Up Contributions for High Earners
What 401(k) Plan Sponsors Need to Know – Before It’s Too Late If you’re an Human Resources professional, benefits manager,…
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Why Am I Receiving Excess Contributions From My 401(k)?
Did you get a notice saying some of your 401(k) money is being sent back for “excess contributions”? Getting a…
