Medicare and Social Security | Pensions, 401k, 403b | IRA | Miscellaneous |
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What is medicare?
federal health insurance
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What is a pension?
retirement fund provided through an employer
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What does IRA stand for?
Individual Retirement Account
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Why was Social Security created?
to help with poverty during the Great Depression
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What does tax-deferred mean?
you do not have to pay taxes on the savings until you start to take them out.
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What are required minimum distributions?
money that must be withdrawn from your retirement account once you reach retirement age
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What is a deductible?
the amount you pay for a service before your insurance plan will pay for you
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Explain what Medicare Part A is and what Medicare Part B is.
part A: hospital insurance
part B: medical insurance |
What is the difference between 403b and 401k?
401k is typically for employees who work at for-profit organizations
403b is typically for employees who work at non-profit organizations/the government |
Explain the difference between a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA.
Roth IRAs require you to pay taxes upfront
and/or Traditional IRAs require you to start making minimum distributions |
What percentage of older Americans reported relying solely on Social Security income in retirement?
40%
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What is the difference between defined contributions and defined benefit plans?
Defined benefit plans guarantee a specific amount to be given back to the retiree
Defined contribution plans do not guarantee a specific amount |
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