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2. Individual retirement account - Wikipedia

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   An individual retirement account [1] ( IRA) in the United States is a form of pension [2] provided by many financial institutions that provides tax advantages for retirement savings. It is a trust that holds investment assets purchased with a taxpayer's earned income for the taxpayer's eventual benefit in old age.

3. Roth IRA vs. traditional IRA: Which is better for you? - AOL

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   A Roth IRA and a traditional IRA (individual retirement account) offer valuable retirement-planning benefits, but with different structures, income limits and pros and cons. ... (meaning there is ...

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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   Bankrate’s calculator can help you decide which tax-advantaged account to stash additional funds in. Most 401(k) plans have at least three investment choices, though others offer many more options.

6. Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRA): Definition, Types ...

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   An IRA is an individual retirement account. A 401 (k), on the other hand, is a corporate retirement plan sponsored by a business. As 401 (k) administration can be expensive, these types of plans ...

7. Retirement planning - Wikipedia

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   The goal of retirement planning is to achieve financial independence . The process of retirement planning aims to: [1] Assess readiness-to-retire given a desired retirement age and lifestyle, i.e., whether one has enough money to retire. Identify actions to improve readiness-to-retire. Acquire financial planning knowledge.