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[Retirement] 9, 50/40 Test

Season 3 Episode 9

Defined benefit plans must cover the lesser of 50 employees or 40% of all employees. --

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[Retirement] 8, Coverage Tests

Season 3 Episode 8

Ensure plans are nondiscriminatory, requiring coverage of a certain percentage of non-highly compensated employees. --

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[Retirement] 7, Eligibility Requirements

Season 3 Episode 7

Typically require age 21 and one year of service, with special rules for part-time employees under the SECURE Act. --

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[Retirement] 6, ERISA Protection

Season 3 Episode 6

Ensures plan assets are protected from creditors and bankruptcy, providing security for retirement savings. --

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[Retirement] 19, Safe Harbor 401(k)

Season 3 Episode 19

Avoids ADP and ACP testing by providing a minimum employer contribution that is fully vested. --

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[Retirement] 3, Qualified Plans

Season 3 Episode 3

Include pension and profit-sharing plans, with specific types like 401(k), ESOPs, and cash balance plans. --

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[Retirement] 5, Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution

Season 3 Episode 5

Defined benefit plans promise a specific payout at retirement, while defined contribution plans depend on contributions and investment performance. -…

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[Retirement] 4, Pension vs. Profit Sharing

Season 3 Episode 4

Pension plans promise a retirement benefit, while profit-sharing plans defer compensation and may allow in-service withdrawals. --

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[Retirement] 2, FIRE Variants

Season 3 Episode 2

Lean FIRE involves minimalistic living, Barista FIRE includes part-time work, and Fat FIRE allows for a more luxurious lifestyle. --

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[Retirement] 1, Traditional vs. Alternative Retirement

Season 3 Episode 1

Traditional retirement involves ceasing work at a standard age, while alternative retirement includes strategies like FIRE (Financial Independence Re…

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