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457(b) Deferred Compensation

Retirement plan for government and some nonprofit employees. No early withdrawal penalty before age 59½.

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457 appears in the Retirement section of most paystubs. Retirement plan for government and some nonprofit employees. No early withdrawal penalty before age 59½. For a personalized breakdown of how this line affects your specific paycheck, upload your PDF on the homepage — the AI will explain it in context.

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