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2. What's the difference between a pension and a 401k? - AOL

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   While a pension is a defined benefit retirement plan, a 401(k) is a defined contribution retirement plan. Its certainty lies in what goes into the account -- such as when you contribute 5% or 10% ...

3. 5 Ways Switching Jobs Could Affect Your Retirement Savings - AOL

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   Some employer-sponsored retirement packages include 401(k) plans with higher fees, while other employers offer stock options, pensions and other savings plans as part of their packages.

4. 401(k) - Wikipedia

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   401 (k) 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.

5. Retirement plans in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Retirement plans are classified as either defined benefit plans or defined contribution plans, depending on how benefits are determined.. In a defined benefit (or pension) plan, benefits are calculated using a fixed formula that typically factors in final pay and service with an employer, and payments are made from a trust fund specifically dedicated to the plan.

6. Individual retirement account - Wikipedia

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   Individual retirement account. An individual retirement account[1] (IRA) in the United States is a form of pension [2] provided by many financial institutions that provides tax advantages for retirement savings. It is a trust that holds investment assets purchased with a taxpayer's earned income for the taxpayer's eventual benefit in old age.

7. A complete guide to 401(k) retirement plans: What is a ... - AOL

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   Traditional 401(k) vs. Roth 401(k) The 401(k) has two varieties: the traditional 401(k) and the Roth 401(k). Traditional 401(k): Employee contributions are made with pretax dollars, lowering your ...