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Defined Benefit vs. Defined Contribution: Choosing the Right Retirement ProgramĀ 

HR Professionals Magazine

defined contribution (DC) plans include 401(k) plans, 403(b) plans, employee stock ownership plans, and profit-sharing plans. The benefits in most defined benefit plans are protected, within certain limitations, by federal insurance provided through the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC).

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