The amount of money that an employer puts into an employee’s account. Employers can “match” up to a certain percentage of an employee’s contribution to their 401k. Matching varies by plan.
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The amount of money that an employer puts into an employee’s account. Employers can “match” up to a certain percentage of an employee’s contribution to their 401k. Matching varies by plan.