I maxed out my 401k at end of last year. I had expected the deduction I had last year would start back up with my first pay check in the new year. However, it didn't, nothing was deducted, and the 401k company is saying that's normal and it can take 1-2 more pay periods to see it return. I'm trying to figure out if this is indeed normal, or if the 401k and/or payroll company I'm stuck with are not the best. I had an issue before where it took three months before a change took effect, so this worries me. On that note, how do people manage their deductions to max out and make this a painless process each year, given the maximum gets bumped up each year?
EDIT: If you downvote, please share why. I don't know much about finance and just want to learn from much smarter people than me what are good practices.