Question: In 2019, Maggy (34 years old) is an employee of YBU Corp. YBU provides a 401(k) plan for all its employees. According to the terms

In 2019, Maggy (34 years old) is an employee of YBU Corp. YBU provides a 401(k) plan for all its employees. According to the terms of the plan, YBU contributes 50 cents for every dollar the employee contributes. The maximum employer contribution under the plan is 15 percent of the employees salary (if allowed, YBU contributes until the employee has contributed 30 percent of her salary). (Use Exhibit 13-2)

a. Maggy worked for YBU Corporation for 3 years before deciding to leave effective July 1, 2019. Maggys annual salary during this time was $45,000, $52,000, $55,000, and $60,000 (she only received half of her $60,000 2019 salary). Assuming Maggy contributed 8 percent of her salary (including her 2019 salary) to her 401(k) account, what is Maggys vested account balance when she leaves YBU (exclusive of account earnings)? Assume YBU uses three-year cliff vesting.

b. Using the same facts in part (a), assume YBU uses six-year graded vesting. What is Maggys vested account balance when she leaves YBU (exclusive of account earnings)?

c. Maggy wants to maximize YBUs contribution to her 401(k) account in 2019. How much should Maggy contribute to her 401(k) account assuming her annual salary is $100,000 (and assuming she works for YBU for the entire year)?

d. Using the same facts in part (c), assume Maggy is 55 years old rather than 34 years old at the end of the year. How much should Maggy contribute to her 401(k) account?

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