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2. 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 ...

3. 3 Lesser-Known Reasons to Choose a 401(k) for Your Retirement ...

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   Image source: Getty Images. That said, 401(k) plans have their share of benefits. Not only do they offer higher annual contribution limits than IRAs, but many employers that sponsor 401(k)s also ...

4. Costco and 23 More Companies With Surprisingly Great 401(k) Plans

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   In addition to offering employees a profit-sharing retirement plan, it offers pretax and after-tax 401(k) plans with a company match. Employees get a 100% match of contributions of up to 3% of ...

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. 401(k) match: What is it and how does it work? - AOL

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   A 401 (k) match allows an employee to receive 'free' money from their employer for contributing to their retirement plan. The amount of the match can differ, and the employer contribution may be a ...