The 457 retirement plan is offered by both government and non government employers. In most ways, the 457 plan is very similar to a 401k or 403b plan. If you are an employer looking to set up a 457 plan, you will face similar requirements as those imposed on 401k and 403b plans. If you are offering any other type of retirement plan, particularly a Roth plan, you may not be allowed to offer a 457 plan. The Roth plan allows an employee to pay taxes today, in a low income bracket, and removes the future tax liability. If your employer offers the 457 plan, contact your employer to see which employees qualify for these benefits. New In Retirement Planning FHA Loans Home Equity Loans Mortgage Basics Mortgage Calculators Mortgage Loan Education Mortgage Refinancing VA Loans Car Loans Cash Advance & Payday Loans Hard Money Loans Loan Basics Small Business Loans Student Loans Banking & Credit 101 Credit Cards Credit Report Credit-Building & Management Debt Consolidation Debt Settlement Personal Banking Bonds ETF FOREX Trading Investing Basics Metals Resources & Collectibles Mutual Funds Options Stocks 401 k Estate Planning IRAs Living in Retirement Retirement Planning Auto Insurance Business Insurance Disability Insurance Health Insurance Home Insurance Insurance Basics Life Insurance Filing Taxes General Taxes Small Business Taxes Tax Planning Tax Relief Budgeting Planning Basics Saving Buying General Real Estate Home Improvement Renting Selling Banking & Credit Finance Insurance Investing Loans Mortgage & Real Estate Student Taxes