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Small steps can make a BIG difference!

Consider increasing the amount you contribute to your MNDCP each time you get a raise. While it may be tempting to spend the extra cash, contributing $25 more a paycheck has the potential to make a BIG difference in your retirement savings.

Contribution
Per Pay
Period

10 Years
Account
Value

20 Years
Account
Value

30 Years
Account
Value

$25

$8,891

$25,061

$54,366

 

 
 

How to change your contribution amount
 

You have three options to update your MNDCP contribution amount:

1. Login to your account online 

  •   Select Go to Savings Plans at the top right of the page
      Note: If you have multiple defined contribution plans, you must choose MNDCP
     
  • Select Contributions & Savings

  • Select Manage Contributions  

  • Select Update My Contributions
    Choose Percentage or Dollar Amount radio button
    Enter the amount you would like to contribute each pay period
    or use the slider to select the amount. And choose if you would
    like to contribute pre-tax or Roth after-tax dollars

  • Select Save Contribution Updates
    To automatically increase your savings annually, select the Yes 
    radio button. If you do not want to automatically increase your
    savings yearly, select the No radio button

  • Select Continue

  • Review the changes and select Submit

  • Select Close to return to your account information

 

2.  Submit a Quick Deferral Change form

 

3. Contact the MSRS Service Center at
    800.657.5757

 

Hennepin County Employees

Login to APEX and follow these instructions:

  • Select Deferred Compensation under benefits

  • Select Enroll/Change Deferred Comp


 

About employer matching dollars

Please confirm with your employer directly if they offer matching dollars to your MNDCP account.

If you are a State employee, most unions match a portion of your contributions to the MNDCP. More Info