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    What is a 401(k)?

    Short answer

    A US workplace retirement account. You contribute pre-tax money, employers often match part of it, and the money grows tax-deferred until you retire.

    Why it matters

    Employer matches are free money. Not using them is one of the most common financial mistakes in the US.

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