Wednesday, February 8th, 2012

How Much Can I Contribute to My 401k?

One of the questions that I get a lot is, “How much money can I actually contribute to my 401k?”

The answer to that is a little bit more complicated but I’m going to give you the loose guidelines, if you will. The basic guideline is this: You can put away, as an individual, $16,500 a year into your 401k. Now, if you’re age 50 or older, you’re able to do a catch-up of an additional $5,500 per year into your 401k.

The DBk Plan Presented by Pete Mitchell

What is a DB(k)? Basically, a DB(k) combines a pension plan with a matching 401(k) plan. As the name implies, it is a defined benefit retirement plan with some of the features of a 401(k).

Think Twice About Borrowing From Your 401k – Presented by Pete Mitchell

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While you might be able to borrow from a 401(k), that doesn’t mean you should. Yes, we are in a recession. Yes, times are tough. But borrowing from your 401(k) could prove highly detrimental to your financial health.