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Contribution behavior of 401(k) plan participants.

S Holden¹, J VanDerhei

¹Temple University.

EBRI Issue Brief

|May 17, 2002

Summary

Most 401(k) participants primarily use before-tax contributions, with rates varying by salary and age. Plan features like loans and employer contributions significantly boost overall savings for retirement.

Area of Science:

Retirement Savings
Behavioral Economics
Personal Finance

Background:

401(k) plans are a primary retirement savings vehicle in the U.S.
Understanding participant contribution behavior is crucial for effective plan design.
Previous research has explored factors influencing 401(k) contributions.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze 1999 401(k) contribution behavior using a large dataset.
To identify key factors influencing employee contribution activity.
To examine the impact of plan features on savings rates.

Main Methods:

Analysis of 1.7 million 401(k) participants' data from the EBRI/ICI Participant-Directed Retirement Plan Data Collection Project.
Examination of contribution levels relative to salary, age, and plan features.

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Statistical analysis of before-tax and total contribution rates.

Main Results:

85% of participants used only before-tax contributions, averaging 6.8% of salary.
Contribution rates increased with salary up to $80,000, then declined due to contribution limits.
Plans offering loans saw a 0.6% higher contribution rate; employer contributions increased total savings.

Conclusions:

Before-tax contributions dominate 401(k) savings, influenced by salary, age, and plan design.
Contribution limits and plan features significantly impact savings behavior.
Retirement plan design can effectively encourage higher participant contributions.