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2. 401 (k) - Wikipedia

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   In the United States, a 401 (k) plan is an employer-sponsored, defined-contribution, personal pension (savings) account, as defined in subsection 401 (k) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. [1] Periodic employee contributions come directly out of their paychecks, and may be matched by the employer. This pre-tax option is what makes 401 (k) plans attractive to employees, and many employers offer ...

3. Retirement plans in the United States - Wikipedia

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   A retirement plan is a financial arrangement designed to replace employment income upon retirement. These plans may be set up by employers, insurance companies, trade unions, the government, or other institutions.

4. Pensions in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Pensions in the United States consist of the Social Security system, public employees retirement systems, as well as various private pension plans offered by employers, insurance companies, and unions.

5. Gen X is the 401(k) 'experiment generation.' Here's how that ...

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   The 'experiment generation'. In many ways, Gen X — those born between 1965 and 1980 — has led our nation’s experiment in the shift away from a pension system to a 401 (k) system, requiring ...

6. Roth 401 (k) - Wikipedia

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   Roth 401 (k) The Roth 401 (k) is a type of retirement savings plan. It was authorized by the United States Congress under the Internal Revenue Code, section 402A, [1] and represents a unique combination of features of the Roth IRA and a traditional 401 (k) plan. Since January 1, 2006, U.S. employers have been allowed to amend their 401 (k) plan document to allow employees to elect Roth IRA ...

7. Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 - Wikipedia

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   The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) (Pub. L. 93–406, 88 Stat. 829, enacted September 2, 1974, codified in part at 29 U.S.C. ch. 18) is a U.S. federal tax and labor law that establishes minimum standards for pension plans in private industry. It contains rules on the federal income tax effects of transactions associated with employee benefit plans. ERISA was enacted to ...