The document summarizes various types of retirement plans including traditional and Roth IRAs, 401(k)s, profit sharing plans, defined benefit plans, ESOPs, 403(b) plans, and 457 plans. It provides brief descriptions of each plan including eligibility, contributions, tax treatment, pros and cons. Traditional and Roth IRAs allow for tax deferred and tax free growth of retirement savings respectively. 401(k) plans offer tax deferred contributions from employees. Profit sharing plans provide ownership stakes in a company. Defined benefit plans guarantee fixed payouts. ESOPs use company stock to make employees owners. 403(b) and 457 plans are for non-profit and public sector employees.