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Reliant's -43B 403B Plan includes matching contributions up to 5% of employee eligible earnings for our our Class 1 - Career employees. “Ineligible” earnings for the match include It does not match the “ineligible” earnings including "fringe benefit" type earnings such as such as a ministry expense bonus, cell phone, and ERBs (expense reimbursement recovery bonuses).

Do I get to take the match with me if I leave employment with Reliant?
Yes, participants in the 403(b)(9) Plan are immediately 100% "vested," which means the employer match contributions are fully transferable (into another retirement account with your new employer or an IRA), should you exit employment with Reliant.

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Reminder: Changing the contribution amount on the support goal does not actually change how much Reliant withholds from your paycheck. Since the 403(b)(9) is managed by Principal, go to the Principal site to update any changes to your 403(b)(9) contributions. Principal then sends a report each month to Reliant to note any changes for your next paycheck.  Remember that Reliant auto-enrolls you at $50 a month to start, after which you can make changes to that amount. (See Principal Changes to Contributions).  

What is the advantage of a 403(b)(9) vs. personal saving in an IRA?
The advantage of a 403(b)(9) plan versus personal investing or saving is the employer match does not get taxed (until you retire and withdraw it). So, the match enables you to save extra money (on top of any money you save through other methods) towards your retirement.

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