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

HR Professionals Magazine

Employer-sponsored retirement plans are divided into two major categories: defined-benefit plans and defined- contribution plans. As the names imply, a defined-benefit plan—also commonly known as a pension plan—promises a specified benefit amount at retirement. Examples of.

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Offering Retirement Benefits to Employees: Pros and Cons

HR Digest

Retirement plans for a person are valuable benefits that impact both the present as well as future lives of the employees. However, offering retirement benefits to an employee can be a complicated process. As such, it is essential to understand the pros and cons of the process of providing retirement benefits.

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