401(k) plans
Prepare for a comfortable retirement with a 401(k) plan
A 401(k) plan is one of the best ways for people to save enough money to live the life they want in retirement. It’s designed for professionals, has the flexibility to adjust as their needs change and can help them turn their salary into a more comfortable retirement.
Helping you accumulate the money you need to live the life you want
How can a 401(k) plan help you save?
- Every dollar counts
Start saving whatever amount works for you, start or stop, decrease or increase contributions up to the federal maximum, at any time. - After you enroll, it’s automatic
Pay themselves first, because your savings are deducted right from your paycheck. - It’s flexible
Select the investments you're most comfortable with – and change them when you want. - You won’t pay taxes on contributions while you're saving
Contributions into a 401(k) plan are deducted from your salary before income taxes, meaning that taxes are deferred until you withdraw the money from the account, which is typically when you're retired and often in a lower tax bracket. That means all earnings stay invested, letting money grow faster than it would in a taxable account.
Are you saving enough?
Our retirement calculator can help you estimate how much you should save and how much retirement income you could potentially have. Answer four quick questions to find out if you’re saving enough.
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