Created with educators in mind, 403(b) contributions can be deducted from your paycheck, giving you a steady path to retirement savings.
Contribution limits for 403(b) accounts are on par with 401(k) contribution limits and much higher than IRA contribution limits, making 403(b) plans a good choice for supplementing a pension plan.
Depending on your plan, you may choose to pay taxes when you contribute to your savings or when you withdraw after retirement.
If you change jobs, your 403(b) can be carried into a new district or rolled into an IRA or 401(k) (if offered by your new employer).
† LIMRA Q4 2023 Not-for-Profit Market 403(b) Segment Contributions in K-12.
Choose whether you want to work with a financial professional or enroll in a self-guided retirement plan. Your information will be shared with our partner Security Benefit to make enrollment easier for you.
Confirm your information and your earlier choices. Then, choose whether you would like to enroll in a 403(b) plan or an IRA. If you choose to work with a financial professional, Security Benefit will connect you with a NEA Retirement Specialist in your area.
After all your online forms are complete, you’ll need to establish contributions into your new account. You can also rollover or consolidate accounts. If you choose to work with a financial professional, you’ll set up an account with that NEA Retirement Specialist.
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