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MetLife launches Roth 403(b) plan.


MetLife has added a Roth offering in its 403(b) plans as a way to diversify diversify

To acquire a variety of assets that do not tend to change in value at the same time. To diversify a securities portfolio is to purchase different types of securities in different companies in unrelated industries.
 tax risk and potentially enhance after-tax af·ter-tax also af·ter·tax
adj.
Relating to or being that which remains after payment, especially of income taxes: after-tax profits. 
 savings in retirement. The option is available through MetLife Resources, the company's distribution arm for its 403(b) business. Roth contributions are made after tax, but account-value increases are tax-free tax-free
adj.
Not subject to taxation; tax-exempt.


tax-free
Adjective

not needing to have tax paid on it: a tax-free lump sum

Adj. 1.
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A.M. Best Company # 06080

Distribution: Career agents, independent producers, direct marketing

Principal Life Insurance Co.

A.M. Best Company # 06150

Distribution: Career agents, independent agents

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A.M. Best Company # 08226

Distribution: Career agents, general agents, independent third-parties

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A.M. Best Company # 06846

Distribution: Independent and career agents and brokers, direct marketing

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Title Annotation:Employee Benefits
Author:Panko, Ron
Publication:Best's Review
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jul 1, 2006
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