All About 401K's

Have questions about your 401K? Let's review what a 401k is, how it's different than other retirement accounts and more

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What You Will Learn!

How a 401k works
How is it different than another type of retirement account
What does it mean to "match"
The kinds of investments you can select from in your 401k
How to figure out which funds are right for you
What questions to ask your employer about your 401k
Other details like loans, other details and who to talk to about your 401k

Description

What is a 401k?

A 401k is an employer retirement account. While this type of account may seem really straightforward, there’s a lot to them. From contributions and matching to investment elections, 401K’s can be confusing.

In this class you'll learn about 401K's. If you've ever wondered what your company's 401K is, and how it works, this is the course for you.

In this quick course we’ll review the following topics:

How a 401k works and the types of 401k accounts that there are.
What your employer responsibilities are with a 401k
How to get established with your 401k
What it means to “match”, how it works and examples of 401k matching
What kinds of investments included are in a 401k, such as company stock
How much you should contribute your 401K and how you determine that amount.
Considerations for how much you should invest in the account and what types of investments you should select
Who you should talk to if you have questions or concerns regarding your 401K.
And more

Join me in this quick course as we delve into the world of 401k’s. I hope that by the time you’ve completed the course you have more clarity regarding what a 401K is and how it fits into your financial portfolio.