Mike Palmer in Kiplinger: IBM ends 401(k) match
IBM recently announced they will no longer make employer matching contributions to 401(k) plans. If other companies follow suit, this could have a major impact on retirement savings for millions of Americans.
IBM recently announced they will no longer make employer matching contributions to 401(k) plans. If other companies follow suit, this could have a major impact on retirement savings for millions of Americans.
Kiplinger contributing columnist Mike Palmer shares strategies for investors to consider in the event their employer terminates 401(k) matching. Click here to read Mike’s column in Kiplinger.
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