Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Teresa Ghilarducci Ph.D. is an Economics Professor. The DB dinosaurs are back, and they are good dinosaurs. International Business ...

What Are the Features of a Defined Benefit Plan? A defined benefit plan guarantees retirement benefits for an employee. Some of the features include: Employer sponsored: The employer funds and manages ...

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 ...

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 ...

After years of the decline of defined benefit (DB) plans for employee retirement, it was surprising to see IBM announce the reopening of its DB plan. Meanwhile, we continue to see headlines on the ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

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Ask successful small-business owners if they are happy with their annual IRS tax bills and most will moan and groan. That was the case with Bob Johnson, founder and CEO of Johnson Insurance & ...