Personal Finance
What is a non-qualified deferred comp (NQDC) plan?
Quick Answer
A non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan lets executives defer salary or bonuses with no IRS dollar cap. The trade-off: deferred money remains an unsecured promise — if the company goes bankrupt, you stand in line behind general creditors.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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