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1 in 5 married couples leave 401(k) money on the table, study finds
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Rob Burgess
News June 08, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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What You Need To Know
- Around 20% of client couples don’t prioritize the most generous employer 401 (k) match, the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College found.
- The co-authors found that around 50% of these cases appear to be unintentional.
- Advisors say helping these clients see the larger picture often helps inspire coordination.