How does a 401-k work? | 401k Questions

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Asked 10/28/2008

How does a 401-k work?

I just want to know how it works.

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Answer 1/1 - Submitted 10/31/2008

It is basically a retirement savings account more or less. That has become the most popular choice of savings accounts for retirement

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