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2. 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 ...

3. 401(k) withdrawal rules: What to know before cashing out ...

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   The minimum withdrawal age for a traditional 401 (k) is technically 59½. That’s the age that unlocks penalty-free withdrawals. You can withdraw money from your 401 (k) before 59½, but it’s ...

4. Did 401(k)s Replace Pension Plans? (& Which Is Better ... - AOL

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   A pension plan is a different kind of retirement savings plan in which a company sets money aside to give to future retirees. Over the past few decades, defined-contribution plans like the 401 (k ...

5. 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 ...

6. Retirement plans in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The number of defined benefit plans in the U.S. has been steadily declining, as more employers see pension funding as a financial risk they can avoid by freezing the plan and instead offering a defined contribution plan. Examples of defined contribution plans include individual retirement account (IRA), 401(k), and profit sharing plans.

7. Comparing Different Types of 401(k) Plans - AOL

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   A 401(k) plan can be a simple and effective way to save money for retirement on a tax-advantaged basis. While employers increasingly favor these defined contribution plans in lieu of traditional ...