Sept. 7 2010 Tuesday 12:18
 
 
Money Purchase Pension Plans

Prior to 2002, Money Purchase Plans allowed for higher contribution levels thaMoney Purchase Plansn those available under Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans.  However, beginning with 2002, contribution levels in a Profit Sharing or 401(k) Plan can match or exceed the contribution levels available in a Money Purchase Plan.  As a result, Money Purchase Plans, with their required contributions, have fallen out of favor.

 

If you currently have a Money Purchase Plan, there may still be a good reason to maintain it, but suppose there isn’t.  Let us do an analysis to see if there is a better plan for you today.