Nancy Gibson has just graduated from college and is considering job offers from two companies. Although the
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Nancy Gibson has just graduated from college and is considering job offers from two companies. Although the salary and insurance benefits are similar, the retirement programs are not. One firm offers a 401(k) plan that matches employee contributions with 25 cents for every dollar contributed by the employee up to a $10,000 limit. The other firm has a contributory plan that allows employees to contribute up to 10% of their annual salary through payroll deduction and matches it dollar for dollar; this plan vests fully after 5 years. Because Nancy is unfamiliar with these plans, explain the features of each to her so she can make an informed decision.
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Personal Financial Planning
ISBN: 9781439044476
12th Edition
Authors: Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk, Randy Billingsley