Her 401(k) Contributions Disappeared, Leaving Her Company Without Explanations
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Oct 19 2025
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Source: WSJ
Missing Retirement Funds: Amanda Otter discovered that a significant portion of her 401(k) savings was missing due to her employer not transferring the full amount deducted from her paycheck.
Challenges in Recovery: Otter's experience highlights the difficulties employees face in recovering missing 401(k) funds, leading to a lengthy three-year search for resolution.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
