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401k Contributions + Employer Match be greater than Maximum Contribution?

This year, 401k contributions are capped at $17,000 per person. So let's say somebody contributes this amount and is matched maybe 8% by their employer each contribution period. Can the total amount ...
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Why is there such disparity of max contribution limits between 401K accounts and regular IRA accounts?

In 2011, regular IRA accounts allowed only $5,000 maximum contribution, while 401K accounts allowed up to $16,500. Why is there such a disparity? Why do tax advantages favor employees of large ...
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Are 401(k) contribution limits for employee & employer separate? What about hitting the limit?

I am glad to see this forum. I have been reading a lot and have some questions about me specifically. I am 29 years old and have a 401(k) already with my company. I just started contributing 10% to ...
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How feasible would it be to retire just maxing out a Roth IRA?

How feasible would it be to retire on just maxed out Roth IRA contributions each year? Obviously this depends very much on how old you are when you start, and your living expenses when you retire. ...
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401(k) contribution limits & job change: How to prevent over-contributing at new employer?

My wife is changing jobs, and we are trying to figure out how to deal with her 401(k) contributions. She contributes the maximum allowed, and depends on her employer to stop deducting when the limit ...
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Do contributions made to an “involuntary 401(a)” count against the limit for a Roth IRA?

At work I pay into an "involuntary 401(a)" retirement plan. I'd like to also open up a Roth IRA on my own. Do the contributions I make through my work plan count against the $5000/year limit on the ...
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What are the 401K and IRA limits for next year (2013)?

Are 401K and IRA contribution limits increasing next year? If so, what are the new limits? Thank you!! (Edit - I updated question to reflect 2013, and will update my answer accordingly)