A Firm Wants to Use Its Benefit Package to Appeal

question 76

Multiple Choice

A firm wants to use its benefit package to appeal to applicants. One part of the benefits package is the opportunity to contribute to a retirement savings program. The recent instability of the stock market has made this less attractive. Which of the following, if true, might make the option more appealing to a prospect?

• A) In recent months, the stock market has become more bullish, making mutual funds a better bet.
• B) The firm pays the maintenance fees for the investments.
• C) Employees may choose the amount set aside each month, up to 10 percent of gross income, which is untaxed until the money is removed from the fund.
• D) Over a 10-year period, the mutual funds included in the firm's option have accrued at a rate equal to the consumer price index.
• E) The firm allows employees to select from and move funds around to a wide range of mutual fund options, some more conservative than others.

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