1st. Auto Inc. 1st. Auto inc. provides401(k)plan for its employees. Employees can elect a salary deferral of up to6%of compensation but not exceed$18,500. The company makes a matching contribution of 50 cents for each dollar contributed. a. Pete has decided to defer only3%of his wage because of substantial personal expenses. What advice would you give to Pete?

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Pete and Sue work for 1st. Auto Inc. 1st. Auto inc. provides401(k)plan for its employees. Employees can elect a salary deferral of up to6%of compensation but not exceed$18,500. The company makes a matching contribution of 50 cents for each dollar contributed.

a. Pete has decided to defer only3%of his wage because of substantial personal expenses. What advice would you give to Pete?

b. Sue is the company's office manager and earns$65,000. She has worked for the company for three years. Can 1 st. Auto Inc. excluded her from participating in the401(k)plan to hold down retirement contributions? Explain your answer.

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