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2. What is retirement planning? - AOL

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   Top retirement plans Employer-sponsored plans. One of the easiest ways to get started with saving for retirement is through an employer-sponsored plan such as a 401(k) or 403(b). These plans make ...

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

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   Unlike traditional pension plans, in which the employer promises a specified monthly benefit at retirement, 401 (k) plans are funded by contributions deducted directly from the employee’s ...

4. Retirement plans in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Types of retirement plans. 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.

5. What are pension plans? - AOL

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   Instead, defined contribution plans like 401(k)s are now the standard way most people save for retirement. 401(k) plan: This defined contribution plan allows employees to contribute a portion of ...

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 ...

7. Defined contribution plan - Wikipedia

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   A defined contribution (DC) plan is a type of retirement plan in which the employer, employee or both make contributions on a regular basis. Individual accounts are set up for participants and benefits are based on the amounts credited to these accounts (through employee contributions and, if applicable, employer contributions) plus any investment earnings on the money in the account.