For most folks, funding their employer's plan should be their top financial priority each year, not least because of the potential matching employer contribution. (humbledollar.com)
If you can't afford to pay the maximum for matching employer contributions when you first get started with work, you should make a goal to work towards it as quickly as possible. (financialwellness.org)
We suggest putting money into a 401 (k) specifically because of matching employer contributions. (policygenius.com)