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Advantages of Making Salary Deferral 401k Contributions
5 Characteristics of your 401k
Effects of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 on Lump Sum 401k Distributions
Tax Increase Prevention & Reconciliation Act of 2005 and 401k Retirement Plans
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Risks of Investing 401k Retirement Plan Savings in Company Stock
Become a Millionaire with your 401k Plan
Roth 401k - A Look at the Final Roth 401k Rules
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401k Retirement Plan
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401k Contribution Limits
401k Withdrawal Rules
401k Saver's Tax Credit
Roth IRA Contribution Limits
Roth IRA Rules
IRA Rollover

Active Participant Status - 401k Retirement Glossary

Active participant status means the participance of an employee in a 401k retirement plan sponsored by his employer. Other retirement plans include:

- 403b Plans
- SEP IRAs (Individual Retirement Accounts)
- SIMPLE IRAs
- Qualified Annuity Plans
- Money Purchase Pensions
- Defined or Targeted Benefit Plans

Are you an active participant status in your 401k plan?

The way to find out is by checking your Form W-2. See if the "Retirement Plan" box is checked in your form W-2 which can be obtained from your employer.