Georgeanne Has Been Employed by SEC Corp

question 20

Essay

Georgeanne has been employed by SEC Corp. for the last 2½ years. Georgeanne participates in SEC's 401(k) plan. During her employment, Georgeanne has contributed $6,000 to her 401(k) account. SEC has contributed $3,000 to Georgeanne's 401(k) account (it matched 50 cents of every dollar contributed). SEC uses a three-year cliff vesting schedule. If Georgeanne were to quit her job with SEC, what would be her vested benefit in her 401(k) account (assume the account balance is $9,000)?

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Definitions:

Committed Relationship

A committed relationship refers to a long-term, romantic partnership in which there is a mutual agreement and understanding to maintain a significant and exclusive bond.

Emotional Ties

The connections formed between individuals based on feelings of affection, love, or emotional bonds.

Intimate Group

A small, close-knit group characterized by strong emotional ties, warmth, and a high degree of personal interaction.

Economic Security

The condition of having stable income or other resources to support a standard of living now and in the foreseeable future.