Defined benefit plans are often referred to as pensions. For employees who meet certain criteria in the workplace, these accounts typically pay out predetermined benefits in retirement. Here's a look ...

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A defined benefit plan is funded and managed by an employer. A defined contribution plan is managed and funded by employees and boosted by employer contributions. Many or all of the products on this ...

Defined benefit plans guarantee a set retirement payout, reducing investment risk for employees. These plans are rare in the private sector, with employers bearing the majority of funding and risk.