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401(k) Growth & Employer Match

See how your deferral plus the company match compounds to retirement.

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Percent of your contribution matched.

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Projected 401(k) balance

$868,057

Balance

grows to $868K

Your contributions
$196,267
Employer match
$73,600
Investment growth
$538,190
First-year match
$2,550.00

Employer matches often have a vesting schedule, so leaving early can mean leaving some of that match behind. Check your plan document before counting on the full amount.

In plain English

401(k) Growth & Employer Match explained simply

A 401(k) is a work savings account for retirement. Many employers add free money on top of whatever you put in, that's the match.

For example

Your boss matches 50% of the first 6% you save. Save 6% of a $60,000 salary ($3,600) and your boss adds $1,800 for free.

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