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Health Insurance?

Health insurance works by estimating the overall risk of healthcare
expenses and developing a routine finance structure (such as a
monthly premium or annual tax) that will ensure that money is
available to pay for the healthcare benefits specified in the
insurance agreement. The benefit is administered by a central
organization, most often either a government agency or a private or
not-for-profit entity operating a health plan.[1]


What is a 401K?

The 401(k) plan is a type of employer-sponsored defined
contribution retirement plan under section 401(k) of the Internal
Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. § 401(k)) in the United States, and some
other countries.

A 401(k) plan allows a worker to save for retirement while deferring
income taxes on the saved money and earnings until withdrawal.
The employee elects to have a portion of his or her wage paid
directly, or "deferred", into his or her 401(k) account. In
participant-directed plans (the most common option), the employee
can select from a number of investment options, usually an
assortment of mutual funds that emphasize stocks, bonds, money
market investments, or some mix of the above. Many companies'
401(k) plans also offer the option to purchase the company's stock.
The employee can generally re-allocate money among these
investment choices at any time. In the less common
trustee-directed 401(k) plans, the employer appoints trustees who
decide how the plan's assets will be invested.
If you happen to have a job, you might want to know if you are
eligible for benefits.  Benefits might include:

Health Insurance                                                    Stock Purchase Plans

Employment Assistance Programs                    Tuition Reimbursement

Stock Options                                                     Discounts on Purchases

401K                                                                                Savings Accounts