Good news! Covered union employees will be automatically enrolled in the Plan. If you are not a covered union employee but are eligible to participate, you can enroll by clicking Get Started. It’s one of the easiest and smartest ways to prepare for the future you want, no matter where you are on your saving journey.
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Attend a plan Board meeting
The plan is governed by a Board of Directors that meets monthly to discuss plan business, issues, policy and design, and fund performance. The Board highly values diverse perspectives, and all employees are welcome to attend. You can view past meeting agendas and minutes online.
When: Second Wednesday of each month; 2 p.m.– 3:30 p.m.
Where: Chinook Building, 401 5th Avenue, Room 116, Seattle, WA 98104
Virtual: Microsoft Teams;
Meeting ID: 274 314 920 089;
Passcode: 5bfKyJ
Or call in directly (audio only):
+1425 653 6586, 851907420#
The more you know about retirement planning, the better. T. Rowe Price hosts on-site meetings, live and recorded webinars, and more to help you move forward confidently.
September 24: Financial Wellness
September 26: How Successful Families Manage Money
October 1: Roth Contributions
October 8: Ask the Expert
October 10: Market Volatility
October 24: Investing Basics
November 14: Social Security
November 19: Retirement Readiness
November 21: Visualize Retirement
December 3: Deferred Comp Basics
December 5: Ask the Expert
December 10: Roth Contributions
Whether you call it retirement, a new chapter, freedom, or Life 2.0, one day you’ll probably want to stop working and live differently. Saving through the King County Employees Deferred Compensation Plan is one of the easiest and smartest ways to prepare for the kind of lifestyle you can feel good about.
It’s never too late to start saving. But first, you have to enroll!
It only takes a few minutes—and you’re worth it.
Understand important information about your plan, such as enrollment details, ways to contribute, investment options, and more. Choose the language of your plan brochure from the tiles below.
For another overview, you can view our helpful video—with translation available in Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Amharic, Vietnamese, and Somali.
Retirement education videos—Available in multiple languages
Learn more about your retirement plan and the benefits it offers with our library of educational videos. Each video includes closed captioning with subtitle options in different languages (English, Amharic, Chinese, Korean, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese). To switch languages, simply use the closed captioning (CC) option within the video player and select your preferred language from the subtitle menu. (Note: You can adjust the closed captioning speed and font to enhance readability and personalize your viewing experience.)
Before You Leave 🌐
Understand your options for handling your savings as you near or enter retirement
Online Tools 🌐
Special Catch-Up Provisions 🌐
Distribution Options 🌐
Contribution Types 🌐
When you get started in the plan, you’ll get access to tools and resources that can help you take control of your daily finances and prepare for the future. Your retirement plan website offers a robust library of content, including calculators, webinars, articles, and more—all provided by the retirement experts at T. Rowe Price.
Download our helpful checklist for a preview of the financial wellness content available.
If you are a covered union employee, you will be automatically enrolled in the Plan, at which point 3% of your before-tax pay will be deducted from your paycheck. If you haven’t already, you can enroll early and make changes to your account at rps.troweprice.com. You may contribute up to 100%* of your annual pay in before-tax contributions, Roth contributions, or a combination of the two, subject to IRS salary deferral limits. The minimum contribution you can make is 3% of your pay or $30.
Keep your account safe by setting up secure access at rps.troweprice.com.
Choose your contribution type and investments.
Make sure your money will go to those you care about most.
Eligible non-covered union employees can enroll in the plan immediately. And the sooner you enroll, the better. That’s because saving now gives your money the most opportunity to grow into the financial future you want. You may contribute up to 100%* of your annual pay in before-tax contributions, Roth contributions, or a combination of the two, subject to IRS salary deferral limits. The minimum contribution you can make is 3% of your pay or $30.
Getting started is easy! At rps.troweprice.com, we’ll help walk you through what you need to do to get started.
Keep your account safe by setting up secure access at rps.troweprice.com.
Follow our easy-to-use experience.
Make sure your money will go to those you care about most.
You can enroll early or make changes to your contribution rate or investments at any time. Simply visit rps.troweprice.com or call us at 1-888-457-5770.
Your contributions will be automatically deducted from your paycheck and added to your account.
Before-tax contributions
When you contribute to the King County Employees Deferred Compensation Plan, your deferrals come out of your paychecks before income taxes are taken out, which could help you save on taxes today. You won’t have to pay taxes on your contributions and associated earnings until you withdraw them from your account.
Each contribution type has different tax implications, and one may be more beneficial depending on your individual financial situation and goals.
Catch-up contributions
If you’ll be age 50 or older by the end of this year—and you plan to contribute the maximum allowed—you can also make catch-up contributions. The IRS catch-up contribution limit may vary each year.
Your before-tax and Roth contributions may not total more than 100% of your pay.** Your before-tax, Roth, and catch-up contributions are subject to IRS annual salary deferral limits.
Special catch-up for underutilized deferrals
You may contribute the special 457 catch-up contributions during the last three years before you reach “normal retirement age” as defined in the plan document. During these three years, you are able to contribute the regular IRS limit plus an amount that you were eligible to contribute in previous years but did not. Additionally, during those three years, you can contribute before‑tax and Roth contributions up to twice the IRS deferral limit amount in effect for that year.
Extra catch-up contributions for participants ages 60 to 63
For participants ages 60 to 63, the catch-up contribution limit will rise to $11,250, bringing the total contribution limit to $34,750 for the year 2025.
For more information, contact your plan administrators at 1-206-263-9250. Please note that you cannot use both catch-up contribution options in the same calendar year, and you may not exceed the IRS catch-up contribution limits, which may vary each year.
*A qualified distribution is tax-free if taken at least 5 years after the year of your first Roth contribution AND you’ve reached age 59½, become totally disabled, or died. If your distribution is not qualified, any earnings from the Roth portion will be taxable in the year it is distributed. These rules apply to Roth distributions only from employer-sponsored plans. Additional plan distribution rules apply.
**Mandatory payroll deductions will be taken before salary deductions.
If you can’t save as much as you’d like right now, the plan offers the T. Rowe Price Automatic Increase service to help you save more over time.
The plan automatically increases your contribution amount every January by 1%, up to a maximum of 15%. You can make changes to your pay settings or turn off the service at any time. You’ll receive more details about auto-increase prior to the effective date.
Choose the approach that best suits your comfort with investing. Maybe you want to leave it to the pros, or maybe you want a more hands-on approach. For more details, such as the full fund lineup, investment descriptions, and fact sheets, visit rps.troweprice.com. To access fact sheets, log in to your account, open the Research Investments tab, and select Investment Documents. To view the list of investment options in your plan, please click Investment Options.
Age-based portfolio
If you want a portfolio that automatically adjusts over time, consider investing in a pre-assembled target date investment.
Build-your-own portfolio
If you want more control, consider building your own portfolio.
Self-directed brokerage
Your plan also offers a brokerage service that gives you access to hundreds of investment options beyond those available through your plan’s core investment options.
Sometimes life gets in the way of your savings goals. The Plan allows you to take a loan from your vested account balance. Before deciding to take a loan, it’s important to consider how it might impact your long-term savings. Visit the Loan Center to use our loan impact calculator and learn more about loan eligibility.
When you switch jobs or retire, you don’t necessarily have to cash out your account. You have four options:
Understand the benefits, tax impact, and potential penalties of each option before your decide.
In certain situations of financial hardship, you may have options to withdraw money from your retirement account to help cover immediate needs.
Because the earlier you start, the more opportunity your money has to grow. Saving early and consistently are two of the most important keys to building a solid financial future.
As the chart shows, saving even manageable amounts can grow into much more money over time. That’s because when you save through the plan, any earnings on your investments are put right back into your account, where they have the chance to grow as well.
It’s called compounding, and it’s how making a commitment to save a little bit today can really pay off down the road.
This chart assumes an annual salary of $40,000, which is not increased over time.
*Potential before-tax account balance in 30 years. This example assumes an annual return of 7% net of fees, compounded monthly in a tax-deferred account. This chart is for illustrative purposes only. This is not meant to represent the performance of the investment options in your plan. The contribution is assumed to be made at the beginning of the period.
All investments involve risk, including possible loss of principal.
Reduce your taxes—today or in the future. Saving in the plan comes with tax advantages that can lower your taxable income.
Put retirement planning in your hands. Social Security alone likely won’t be enough to maintain the lifestyle you want in retirement.
Enjoy the ease. Your contributions are automatically deducted from your paycheck, so saving happens naturally.
Confidence Check-In® conversation
Discuss your goals with a certified retirement specialist.
1-800-733-4763
The Confidence Check-In® Conversation may result in discussion of products or services unrelated to your plan which are distributed or provided by T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc. or its affiliates; any such products or services are not overseen by your plan or your employer. Confidence Check-In is a trademark of T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
This material is for general and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide recommendations concerning investments, investment strategies, or account types. It is not based on your particular needs or individualized circumstances and is not intended to suggest that any particular investment action is appropriate for you. T. Rowe Price Retirement Plan Services, Inc., its affiliates, and its associates do not provide legal or tax advice. Any tax-related discussion contained in this material, including any attachments/links, is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding any tax penalties or (ii) promoting, marketing, or recommending to any other party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Please consult your independent legal counsel and/or tax professional regarding any legal or tax issues raised in this material.
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