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Pre-Tax vs. Post-Tax
Pre-tax contributions (like a traditional 401k) reduce your taxable income today; you pay taxes on the money when you withdraw it. Post-tax contributions (like a Roth IRA) are taxed now, but all future growth and withdrawals are tax-free.
From: Taxes
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