Comments on: When your employer stops 401 (k) contributions http://bargainbabe.com/2009/02/24/when-your-employer-stops-401-k-contributions/ Save money with coupons, deals, and inspiration! Thu, 24 May 2012 02:51:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Steven Rosenberg http://bargainbabe.com/2009/02/24/when-your-employer-stops-401-k-contributions/comment-page-1/#comment-534 Steven Rosenberg Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:00:24 +0000 http://www.bargainbabe.com/?p=1771#comment-534 Even without the match, I think it's a good idea to continue contributing to the retirement plan. I wish I could contribute more. That's the problem with voluntary 401k plans -- those with less income contribute even less of a percentage of that income to the plan, and they're that much worse off for retirement. Like we'll ever be able to do that. Look for me outside the Wal-Mart in the blue vest. Even without the match, I think it’s a good idea to continue contributing to the retirement plan.

I wish I could contribute more. That’s the problem with voluntary 401k plans — those with less income contribute even less of a percentage of that income to the plan, and they’re that much worse off for retirement.

Like we’ll ever be able to do that. Look for me outside the Wal-Mart in the blue vest.

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