Consumerism Commentary - Latest Comments in Increased My 401(k) Contributions

Re: Increased My 401(k) Contributions

nes — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 02:10:18 -0000

My company matches 6%. I am currently contributing 16%. I've been doing this consistently for the past 5 years. My goal is to get it up to 30% (max) if I can find a cushion or other streams of income.

750 - 1000 a month go into an ING DIRECT acct monthly.

Re: Increased My 401(k) Contributions

Dus10 — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 18:34:13 -0000

I only put 5% into my 401(k), but my employer matches it with 4% that is fully vested on day one. Then, they have a profit sharing plan that is 8%, and there is an annual contribution of 2%, both of which will be fully vested in about a year.

I put $45/pay (semi-monthly pay, so $90/month) in HSBC, as well as some extra money from eBay and mystery shopping.

Re: Increased My 401(k) Contributions

ib — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:56:08 -0000

i had just this week increased my 401k contributions too! from $135/wk to 150/wk (we are paid weekly. my co does not match) and i max out my roth each yr. i supply ing acct as able (at least 100-200 or more per mo).