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retirement plan

American  

noun

  1. a systematic plan made and kept by an individual for setting aside income for their future retirement.

  2. pension plan.


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“Most people’s retirement plan is hoping for the best. Most of America has never done a financial plan,” Gilbert said.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Planning for the unexpected should be the most expected part of your retirement plan.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

A wisely managed retirement plan for cops and firemen is shaken down to shrink a deficit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Some 42% percent of the nation’s full-time private sector workforce lacks access to an employer-provided retirement plan, according to the Economic Innovation Group, a bipartisan public policy organization.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He told her he planned to sell his business, return to Truman, and buy back into the retirement plan.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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