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401k Retirement Plan
A 401k retirement plan is a special type of account funded through pre-tax payroll deductions. The funds in a 401k retirement plan can be invested in a number of different stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other assets, and are not taxed on any capital gains, dividends, or interest until they are withdrawn.

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