“A defined benefit plan is a type of pension plan that is fully funded by employer contributions and is a promise to pay ...

Learn about qualified retirement plans, their two main types—defined benefit and contribution—and the tax benefits they offer for both employers and employees.

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

Sometimes fate intervenes to give people what they deserve. I believe that after having their retirement security taken from them, Americans deserve more guaranteed income. It’s time to bring back the ...

A pension plan is a retirement account funded and managed by your employer, guaranteeing income for life after you retire. Unlike a 401(k), a pension doesn’t rely on the stock market — your employer ...

Canadians are so worried about their ability to retire that most would contribute nine per cent of their salary to a ...

Defined benefit pension schemes protect members’ benefits both in deferment and in payment against the effects of inflation. In broad terms, legislation has required revaluation of all deferred ...

Final salary pensions are often referred to as gold-plated because of their generosity ...

In an economy where young people feel increasing uncertainty about housing, saving money and the cost of living, nearly two-thirds of Canadians under the age of 35 say they would consider changing ...