
Explaining the Benefits of a 401(k) to Young Adults Entering the Workforce
by Joel Dansby* on Feb 23, 2021
If you have a child graduating from high school or college and entering the workforce, they may have the opportunity to open up a 401(k) through their new employer. In some cases, that employer will also offer matching contribution funds up to a certain percentage. While it sounds like a no-brainer to take advantage of these benefits early,many younger employees do not participate in their employer's 401(k) plan.