Here's How Much the Average 401(k) Match Could Be Worth by Retirement
You probably never guessed a 401(k) match could go this far.
Overview
The average 401(k) match, claimed consistently, could be worth $1.38 million by retirement, though several factors need to go your way for you to wind up with this sum. You have to consistently claim the average 401(k) match for your entire career and earn a strong average annual return to get the greatest possible value from your employer match.
Reality often prevents the best-case scenario, though. Sometimes, you run into a rough patch and can't save as much as you'd like. Or your investments don't perform as well as you'd expected them to. These unexpected bumps in the road don't need to derail your plans or make you give up on claiming your 401(k) match. You just need to prepare for a wider range of possibilities when it comes to the role your employer-matched funds will play in your retirement.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.