Washington Retirement Marketplace

Washington State Department of Commerce

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* 1. Please tell us about your business (check all that apply)

I am in the Hotel/Lodging industry.

I am in the Restaurant Industry.

My business has fewer than 50 employees.

My business has 50 or more employees.

My business currently offers a workplace savings plan (401k plan) for our employees.

My business does not offer a workplace savings plan for our employees.

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* 2. Most private sector workers in Washington state do not have a retirement plan at work. The Retirement Marketplace was launched in March 2018 to make it easier for employers to provide a workplace savings program and for individuals to establish their own savings plan.

Please read the statements below and rank them from most compelling "1" to least compelling "5".

No administrative fees are charged to employers for any of the plans offered in the Retirement Marketplace.

Most employees prefer companies that provide benefits like a workplace savings plan.

The savings account stays with an employee even if he/she changes jobs. Employees may choose to stop or start contributions to their plan at any time.

The Retirement Marketplace makes it easy to compare plans, select one that best fits your needs, and connect to a plan provider.

Washington state verifies the providers who manage the records and investments of the plans within the Retirement Marketplace.