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2. 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.

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. 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 ...

5. Employee compensation in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In an ERISA-qualified plan (like a 401(k) plan), the company's contribution to the plan is tax deductible to the plan as soon as it is made, but not taxable to the individual participants until it is withdrawn. So if a company puts $1,000,000 into a 401(k) plan for employees, it writes off $1,000,000 that year.

6. The ‘father of the 401(k)’ talks about the death of pensions ...

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   Fortune sat down with Benna to discuss how the 401(k) has evolved since it became mainstream in the 1980s, the death of pensions, who the plan works best for, and the future of retirement in the U.S..

7. The Unfortunate Truth About Maxing Out Your 401(k) - AOL

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   Offered through employers, 401(k) plans allow Americans to save and invest for retirement while lowering their taxable income for the year. A 401(k) is an important tool -- there's no denying that.