1. Money  Discuss in my forum  How Much Can I Contribute to an
401(k) in 2012?  The maximum contribution limits for 401(k)s in
2012   The amount you can contribute to your 401(k) each year is
capped, and the maximum limits change slightly over time. Why
does the government put a limit on how much you can sock away in
your retirement account? Because 401(k)s are like perks, they
offer a great tax-deferred investment opportunity. If you are
going to get rich investing in the stock market, you could get
even richer if you're invested within a tax-deferred account.
Most people don't come near to maxing out their 401(k)
contribution, but if you are trying to make up for lost time or
just have additional cash to put away this year, it's good to
understand the limits and how these accounts work.  401(k)
Contribution Limits 2012  (Find 2013 401k Contribution Limits)
In 2012, the maximum amount that individuals can contribute
before taxes to a 401(k) is $17,000. Some plans will limit this
amount even further, or in