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2. 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. This pre-tax option is what makes 401 ...

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

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   A 401 (k) plan is a tax-advantaged retirement savings tool offered by employers that allows eligible employees to contribute a portion of their salary up to a set amount each year. Unlike ...

4. 401 not OK: Almost half of Americans don’t know what a 401(k ...

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   A 401(k) is a tax-advantaged retirement investment account and a type of defined contribution plan. You get tax breaks for contributing to it, but aren't guaranteed any set payments in retirement ...

5. Here's the Average 401(k) Balance by Age -- and How to Beat It

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   Across all age groups, the average 401 (k) balance is $112,572. This number may be skewed by extremely high-earning outliers, however. The median may be a better figure to gauge where most ...

6. 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.

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 ...