Employee Savings Plan

Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Employee Savings Plan'

A pooled investment account provided by an employer that allows employees to set aside a portion of their pretax wages for retirement savings or other long-term goals (i.e. paying for college tuition, purchasing a home). Many employers match their employees' contributions up to a certain dollar amount, or by a certain percentage.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Employee Savings Plan'

Employees are always fully vested in their own employee savings plan (ESP) contributions.  However, many plans require that employees remain employed for a minimum amount of time before they are vested and eligible to withdraw employer-matched funds. ESPs can be an attractive and relatively easy way for employees to lower their taxes and save for long-term goals. 



Related Definitions

  • Vested Interest

    1. The lawful right of an individual or entity to gain access to tangible or intangible property now or in the future. A vested interest is an entitled benefit, which can be conveyed to ...
    Read More »
  • Employer-Sponsored Plan

    A type of benefit plan that an employer offers for the benefit of his/her employees at no or a relatively low cost to the employees. If employees participate in the plan, they will ...
    Read More »
  • Portable Benefits

    Benefits that have been paid into or accrued in an employer-sponsored plan and that can be transferred to a new employer's plan or to an individual who is leaving the workforce. Applies ...
    Read More »

Articles Of Interest

Partner Links