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SIMPLE IRA

Plan Types

A Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees—a retirement plan designed for small businesses with 100 or fewer employees that is simpler to establish and maintain than a traditional 401(k). SIMPLE IRAs have lower contribution limits than 401(k)s and require mandatory employer contributions (either matching or nonelective). They don't allow loans or Roth contributions.

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