Thrift Plan


Definition of "Thrift plan"

Type of employee savings plan under which an employee may contribute up to a specified percentage of the salary on an after-tax basis and the employer matches the employee's contribution up to a specified percentage. Investment earnings on the sums contributed accrue on a tax-deferred basis until distributed.



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