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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 ...

Choosing between a defined benefit vs. defined contribution plan can make or break your retirement strategy. The difference comes down to who takes on the risk — your employer or you. A defined ...

Is your company interested in additional tax deductions and increased retirement savings? Does your company desire deductible contributions greater than the annual additional maximum per person of $49 ...

Should defined-contribution plans offer exposure to private equity? Some investment advisors are now adding the asset class to the target-date strategies offered in their defined-contribution ...