A 401(k) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement account offered by many employers. There are two basic types—traditional and Roth. Here’s how they work.

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Naam Wynn explains the 401k retirement plan in 60 seconds. Learn about employer matching, traditional 401k vs. Roth 401k, taxation, and contribution limits.

The most popular way to save for retirement is through a company sponsored plan like a 401k. But not all of these plans are created equally. Employers determine many of the features that make one plan ...