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Defined Contribution Plan

Retirement
A retirement plan where the employee (and often employer) contribute, with the final benefit depending on investment performance.

Example

Example: For someone with $300,000 in retirement savings planning to retire at 65, defined contribution plan directly affects their strategy. Since it involves a retirement plan where the employee (and often employer) contribute, with the final, understanding this concept could mean an extra $50,000-$100,000 in retirement assets. Plan with our retirement calculator.

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