Retirement — Test Answers

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Oakley is a mid-career professional balancing retirement savings with more expenses than a new graduate. He needs more flexibility and access to his funds in case of emergencies. Which retirement plan is the best option for him?

A
a 401(k) with 100 percent employer contribution matching up to 6 percent, a five-year cliff vesting schedule, and higher fees for early withdrawals
B
a pension plan with no early withdrawal access
C
a 401(k) with 75 percent employer contribution matching up to 5 percent, a two-year cliff vesting schedule, and lower fees for early withdrawals
D
a 401(k) with 100 percent employer contribution matching up to 5 percent, a five-year cliff vesting schedule, and lower fees for early withdrawals
4

Which type of income would you receive from a part-time job after retiring?

A
interest income
B
supplemental income
C
dividend income
D
lifetime income
13

Raymond has an annual salary of $⁢60,000 and contributes 7% of his salary to a 401(k) plan. His employer matches 50% of his contribution up to 6% of his salary. The company's vesting schedule is graded 25% per year over 4 years. How much will the employer contribute annually, and how much will be vested after 4 years?

A
3 dollars comma 600 annually, 7 dollars comma 200 vested after 4 years
B
1 dollars comma 800 annually, 7 dollars comma 200 vested after 4 years
C
1 dollars comma 800 annually, 5 dollars comma 400 vested after 4 years
D
2 dollars comma 400 annually, 7 dollars comma 200 vested after 4 years
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A 35 -year-old freelance worker contributes $⁢4,000 annually to a Roth IRA. They decide to withdraw $⁢3,000 for a vacation. What are the taxes and penalties on this withdrawal?

A
300 dollars penalty and no taxes
B
no penalty and taxed as ordinary income
C
400 dollars penalty and taxed as ordinary income
D
no penalties or taxes
19

An individual has an AIME of $3,800 Using the 2024 bend points, what is their PIA at full retirement age?

A
2 dollars comma 010 point 9 2
B
1 dollars comma 896 point 9 2
C
1 dollars comma 056 point 6 0
D
2 dollars comma 626 point 0 0
20

Which recommendation would best help people ages 18–29 get their retirement savings on track?

A
Start investing early in low-cost index funds.
B
Focus primarily on paying off student loans.
C
Delay retirement planning until income stabilizes.
D
Increase spending on lifestyle needs.

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