Consider a Roth 401(k) Plan

Roth 401(k) accounts have been around for 13 years now. Studies show that more employers are offering them each year. A recent study by the Plan Sponsor Council of America (PSCA) found that Roth 401(k) Plans are now available at 70% of employer plans, up from 55.6% of plans in 2016. However, despite the prevalence of employers offering Roth 401(k)s, most employees aren’t choosing to contribute to them. The PSCA found that only 20% of participants who have access to a Roth 401(k) made contributions to one in 2017. Perhaps it’s because they don’t understand them. If you offer a Roth 401(k) Plan or you’re considering one, educate your employees about the accounts to boost participation. Roth 401(k) Plans: a 401(k) with a twist As the name implies, these...