FAQs about 401(k)

Get the Basics on These Most Frequently Asked Questions About 401(k)

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General

What’s the definition of a 401(k)?
I’m self-employed. How can a retirement 401(k) help me?
What are the differences between a 401(k) and Roth IRA retirement plans?
I’m a small business owner. Why should I offer my employees a 401(k)?
What’s a Safe Harbor Plan?
What’s the difference between 401(k) pre-tax contributions and Roth contributions?
How can a 401(k)-retirement plan help small businesses?
Can I use my 401(k) early?
What to do with an old 401(k)?
Traditional vs Safe Harbor 401(k)
Terminations
What is a 401(k) plan year?
What is an Elective Deferral Contributions?
What is a Defined Contribution Plan?

Distributions

What Are Distributions?
What Are Required Minimum Distributions?

IRA

What is an IRA?

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How many employees do you have?
I am a sole proprietor
(just me/or my business partner/spouse)

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About Single(k)®

How do I set up and manage my Single(k)® plan?
How does Single(k)® work?
What is a Single(k)®?
How much can I save in Single(k)®?

Contributions

Does the “catch-up” contribution apply to me?
What is a contribution increase?

Getting Started

How long until my account is set up and ready to be funded?
How do I get started?
Do I have any recordkeeping or reporting obligations with Single(k)®?

Roth 401(k)

How much may I contribute to my Roth account?
Can I make both pre-tax contributions and Roth (after-tax) in the same year?
What is a Roth 401(k)?

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Support: 855.401.4357

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