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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. What are pension plans? - AOL

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   Pension plans operate on the principle of accruing benefits over an employee’s career. During their employment, the employer contributes to the plan on behalf of the employee. The money is then ...

4. The Pros and Cons of Buying an Annuity For Retirement - AOL

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   Most Americans build retirement savings through individual retirement accounts or employer-sponsored plans such as 401(k)s. But another option is an annuity , which is designed to provide a steady ...

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

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   While a pension is a defined benefit retirement plan, a 401(k) is a defined contribution retirement plan. Its certainty lies in what goes into the account -- such as when you contribute 5% or 10% ...

6. 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.

7. 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.