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dkf

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2. Just talked a co-worker into getting the company match at a minimum.

Reply to Common Sense Party (Original post)

Sun Dec 11, 2011, 01:01 AM

Dec 2011

When I first started my job my manager told me I should and it is the best piece of advice anyone has ever given me. I started at a low wage, and never missed the amount I contributed because it was never there to spend.

I count the match as part of my wages that I am entitled to so to not receive it is throwing money away.

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Companies reinstate 401(k) (matching) contributions [View all] Common Sense Party Dec 2011 OP

I've seen many employers restoring some or all of their match this past year. Common Sense Party Dec 2011 #1

Just talked a co-worker into getting the company match at a minimum. dkf Dec 2011 #2

That's a wise attitude. Someone that doesn't take the match is leaving free money Common Sense Party Dec 2011 #3