Traditionally, companies have only paid a 401(k) match to workers based on their voluntary contributions to the workplace retirement plan. Now, companies can treat a worker's student loan payments like an elective 401(k) plan contribution. Workers generally don't have to contribute to the 401(k) plan to qualify for the funds. Here's a general example: A 30-year-old participates in a 401(k) plan in 2024. Companies had the benefit prior to Secure 2.0Employers had begun offering a 401(k)-linked student loan benefit even before Secure 2.0.

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