401(k) Frequently Asked Questions


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Is there a rule about when my company must invest my contributions?
Yes. Your employer must invest your 401(k) contributions no later than 15 business days after the end of month in which the money was deducted from your paycheck.

Your employer can get an additional 10-business day extension beyond the 15-day limit if it satisfies DOL and IRS requirements. One such requirement is that employees must be told that their contributions have not yet been invested. (Needless to say, this requirement alone is a deterrent for most employers.)

Generally, most plans invest employee contributions within two to three weeks.
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