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Employee Focused Retirement Plans

HR Professionals Magazine

As pensions have gone by the wayside and 401(k) plans have gained more notoriety, employees have become increasingly more aware of their employer sponsored retirement plans, and the financial benefits they provide. Diane, a bit younger in her career, starts her salary at $50,000, and Jack enters a manager position at $70,000.

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Introduction to 401(k)s for small businesses

Business Management Daily

401(k)s allow employees to set aside a percentage of their salary to plan for their future retirement. What is a 401(k)? 401(k)s are one of the most popular employer-sponsored retirement benefit options. They have largely replaced pensions as the primary method of retirement planning.

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