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The information on the Pension Rights Center's web site is intended to provide general information about pensions and other retirement benefits and should not be used as a substitute for a consultation with an attorney or other legal professional. Individuals should always consult a legal advisor to discuss the facts and circumstances of their specific situation.
Because of the rapidly changing nature of the law affecting pensions and other retirement benefits, the information published online by the Pension Rights Center is subject to change without notice. Although every effort has been made to verify the accuracy of information presented, there may be errors.
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Did You Know?
A 401(k) plan is a retirement savings plan in which the benefit is based on contributions to an individual account and the investment return on those contributions. Typically, employees make contributions to the plan and, in many cases, employers match the employees' contributions. These plans are called defined contribution plans. In most 401(k) and other retirement savings plans, the employee is responsible for choosing among the investments offered by the plan. Other types of retirement savings plans are 403(b) and 457 plans.
