c describe defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans; Flashcards

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Defined Benefit

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Pension: Company bears investment risk (Biggest liability a firm has)

Do well: Surplus
Do bad: Cover your loss

Final Salary(.N)(Yrs service)

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Defined Contribution

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401 (K): Employee bears risk

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