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401(k) Plans


There are many economic issues facing the nation today. While some are
extremely important in determining how the economy is balanced, others are not.
Although this is true, that does not necessarily make these lesser important
issues obsolete. Take, for example, the recent issue of corporate leaders
matching contributors to the 401(k) plan with company stock, instead of with
cash. Though this is a relatively National issue, it still greatly affects a
large number of people in foreign areas as well as you and me. Because of this
effect on such a large number of people, it is necessary that this issue be
discussed, as will happen within the next few paragraphs.

In the way that a 401(k) stock matching plan is set up; timing is
everything. In a basic 401(k) plan employees put forth a set amount of dollars
(usually pre-determined personally by the employee) before taxes are withheld
This portion of the employee's paycheck is put toward his or her retirement.
What......

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