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Cliff Vesting vs. Graded Vesting: What Your 401(k) Match Pays

A single word in your benefits packet decides whether your employer's 401(k) match is actually yours. Here's how cliff and graded vesting differ, and what leaving early costs.

Business  · 2 Aug 2026, 09:19  · Priya Raman