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phlanx
Oct 18, 2009, 03:59 PM
Hello
The term 401k keeps popping up in movies and Tv shows -what is this please?
tickle
Oct 18, 2009, 04:10 PM
Wikpedia reference will explain:
En.wikipedia.org/wiki/401(k)
J_9
Oct 18, 2009, 04:10 PM
In short, from a mad woman, it's a retirement saving program.
From Wiki...
In the United States of America, a 401(k) plan allows a worker to save for retirement and have the savings invested while deferring current income taxes on the saved money and earnings until withdrawal. The employee elects to have a portion of his or her wages paid directly, or "deferred," into his or her 401(k) account. This deferment is also known as a "contribution".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/401(k)
phlanx
Oct 18, 2009, 04:16 PM
Ahhh, been wondering for a while now and heard it again tonight so I thought I would ask for the cultural translation thanks people