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retirement plan

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noun

retirement plans plural
  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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However, some higher earners covered by a retirement plan at work won’t be able to deduct their traditional IRA contributions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

Not all workers have access to a workplace retirement plan, but if they do, it comes with higher contribution limits than an IRA.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

The consulting work allows him to participate in the company’s retirement plan.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

But becoming a millionaire overnight offers a convenient retirement plan for many of America’s aging farmers, especially in a tough farm economy, Nelson of the Illinois Farm Bureau said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

In return, IOI gave you a bimonthly paycheck, food, lodging, health-care benefits, and a retirement plan.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline

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