#403Bplan #SaturdaySchool
So more retirement savings accounts for Saturday School this weekend...
WHO should invest in a 403(b)?
- Qualifying employees of public schools and tax-exempt organizations such as teachers, school administrators, professors, government employees, nurses/doctors, and librarians.
- You should consider investing in a 403(b) if this is your employer's retirement savings account and especially if a match is provided
WHAT is a 403(b) plan?
- "The features and advantages of a 403(b) plan are largely similar to those found in a 401(k) plan"
- Both have the same contribution limits; however, 403(b) vests sooner and can do a lifetime limit of additional $15,000 catch up after 15 years of service w/ qualified organizations
WHERE can I learn more about 403(b) Plans?
- This is unique to certain employees of public schools and tax-exempt organizations and so I would first start with the resources provided to you by your Human Resources specialist
- I don't think external resources are honestly going to be much more help over the Investopedia page in the comments section or much different from info on 401(k) plans
WHEN should I invest in a 403(b) Plan?
- If this is your work's equivalent to an Employer 401(k) and has a matching program, the 403(b) Plan should be the first place to save for retirement so that you get that match money
- As with any retirement savings account, the earlier you can fund the account and allow for time and compounding to grow your investments, the better it is for you
- If you qualify for additional $15,000 contribution for 15 years of service with the organization, this is also something you should consider
WHY should I invest in a 403(b) Plan?
- If there is a match then this is free money from your employer if you contribute the max
- 403(b) plans can come in Traditional and Roth which means that they have the benefits of their respective category whether tax savings on front or back end
- 403(b) plans are a tax advantage account meaning it can grow and compound tax free for retirement
HOW do I start my 403(b) Plan?
- Step 1 - Talk to HR and figure out how to start the 403(b) Plan whether Roth or Traditional
- Step 2 - Figure out how to fund the account and at least get the maximum match
- Step 3 - Be sure not to forget to pick which fund to invest in depending on risk tolerance
Resource: Investopedia / Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9GakjGrB7c
P.S.: Who here has 403(b) over a 401(k)? I had this when I was in residency
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