Do you find yourself constantly daydreaming about not paying taxes? Be careful what you wish for when you rub that magic lamp. Or you might end up like the 60-year-old husband who instantly turned 90 after wishing for a much younger wife!

One thing that can significantly affect your long-term and retirement savings is the type of employer-sponsored retirement plan you choose. While traditional 401(k) plans and Roth 401(k) sound similar, there are some major differences between the two accounts.