How Much to Sock Away in a 401(K)

How Much to Sock Away in a 401(K)
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By Lisa Gerstner From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance

Stashing enough in an employer-sponsored retirement plan to get the full match is a no-brainer—it’s free money toward your retirement. Employers often match contributions up to about 3–5 percent of an employee’s salary.