Medicare and Social Security | Pensions, 401k, 403b | IRA | Miscellaneous |
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medicare
What is federal health insurance mostly provided to those 65 years or older?
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retirement fund provided through an employer
What is a pension?
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Individual Retirement Account
What does IRA stand for?
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deductible
What is the amount you pay for a service before your insurance plan will pay for you?
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to deal with poverty and increased life spans
Why was Social Security created?
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you do not have to pay taxes on the savings until you start to take them out.
What does tax-deferred mean?
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money that must be withdrawn from your retirement account once you reach retirement age
What are required minimum distributions?
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Defined benefit plans guarantee a specific amount to be given back to the retiree
Defined contribution plans do not guarantee a specific amount
What is the difference between defined contributions and defined benefit plans?
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part A: hospital insurance
part B: medical insurance
Explain what Medicare Part A is or what Medicare Part B is.
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401k is typically for employees who work at for-profit organizations
403b is typically for employees who work at non-profit organizations/the government
What is the difference between 403b and 401k?
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Roth IRAs require you to pay taxes upfront
and/or Traditional IRAs require you to start making minimum distributions
Explain the difference between a Roth IRA and a traditional IRA.
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40%
What percentage of older Americans reported relying solely on Social Security income in retirement?
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