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2. 401(a) - Wikipedia

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   401 (a) In the United States, a 401 (a) plan is a tax-deferred retirement savings plan defined by subsection 401 (a) of the Internal Revenue Code. [1] The 401 (a) plan is established by an employer, and allows for contributions by the employer or both employer and employee. [2] Contribution amounts, whether dollar-based or percentage-based ...

3. Defined benefit pension plan - Wikipedia

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   Personal finance. Defined benefit (DB) pension plan is a type of pension plan in which an employer/sponsor promises a specified pension payment, lump-sum, or combination thereof on retirement that depends on an employee's earnings history, tenure of service and age, rather than depending directly on individual investment returns.

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. 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 ...

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

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   Here's a look at the difference between a pension and a 401(k) plan -- often referred to as a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan.

7. 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 ...