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Common Sense Party

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3. That's a wise attitude. Someone that doesn't take the match is leaving free money

Reply to dkf (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 11, 2011, 01:04 AM

Dec 2011

sitting on the table.

Now, I understand that sometimes contributing 5% or 6% might just be too difficult when every penny counts.

But if they can at least put in a percent or two, they'll be getting a return they can't get anywhere else.

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Companies reinstate 401(k) (matching) contributions [View all] Common Sense Party Dec 2011 OP

I've seen many employers restoring some or all of their match this past year. Common Sense Party Dec 2011 #1

Just talked a co-worker into getting the company match at a minimum. dkf Dec 2011 #2

That's a wise attitude. Someone that doesn't take the match is leaving free money Common Sense Party Dec 2011 #3