Automatic 401(k) deferral rates could be higher

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Since most participants accept the deferral rates that are automatically set in 401(k) plans, sponsors should increase those rates to at least 6% or higher, The Principal says.

In fact, participants should be saving at least 11% to 15% of their pay, including employer match, throughout their entire careers, said Barrie Christman, vice president of individual investor services at The Principal.

Lee Barney
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Lee Barney has been the editor of Money Management Executive since 2002 and has been writing about Wall Street since 1993. Previously, at United Media’s Wall Street & Technology magazine and … Read full bio


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