Why wouldn’t you? Give yourself 2 dollars tax deferred and I’ll give you 1 dollar?
There’s a difference between the max of the company’s 401k match and the max set by the IRS. Assuming OP is already maxing out the company contribution.
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401k to the max match. Then Roth IRA if you qualify, then max the 401k. Employer 401k may allow for up to 50k 401k loan for home purchase.
This.
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Yes roth 401k.
No, just up to the company match. Saving up for a house
If it's your first house, you can pull the money back out penalty free. No reason not to put it in there for now.
Whoa, really? I need to look into this. Thanks!
Yes. Free money. Next question.