
Getting Started
Ready to Go?
Getting started takes just a little paperwork & decision-making. Learn about next steps here.
That wraps up our 401(K) U video series.
To recap…
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Reach out to your human resources department and tell them you would like to participate in the 401(k) plan. They will give you any paperwork and/or online access needed to get started.
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There are several important forms you will find helpful & may need to fill out, such as wage deferral form and a beneficiary form.
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Select the type of 401(k) plan you’d like to contribute to… a traditional pre-tax 401(k), a Roth 401(k), or both types (if that’s an option).
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Set up your contribution % amounts.
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Choose your investment line-up.
If you want to learn more about your risk tolerance and how that can impact investment choices, take the Riskalyze survey & we can set up a time to chat about your results.
Also, if you have another 401(k) from a previous employer, read my article 401(k) Rollover – Things You Need to Know to learn if a 401(k) rollover might be right for you and steps to take.