Income

What is an employer 401(k) match?

An employer 401(k) match is free contribution money if you contribute enough to qualify - often the highest-certainty 'return' available at work.

How StockIT helps you practice this

401(k) match tip - not simulated. Boost-screen literacy only; StockIT teaches market habits, not payroll benefits.

In-game tip: “Employer Match” — Free money from your job's retirement plan - never skip it.

Try it with play money

  1. Open StockIT and tap GEN to refresh the market.
  2. Read the event and compare it with this idea.
  3. Choose Buy, Sell, or Wait using play money only.
  4. Review your portfolio bars and what changed.

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