Know the Two Types of Pension Plans

Choose the plan that matches the description.

Which offers a guaranteed benefit after a required number of years of service or certain age?

Defined Contribution Plan
Defined Benefit Plan

Which requires employees to contribute a defined amount and bear the entire risk in the investment results? (Hint: Employees do NOT receive a guaranteed benefit.)

Defined Contribution Plan
Defined Benefit Plan
 
Bonus Round

What is a 401K Plan?

Defined Contribution Plan
Defined Benefit Plan

 

 


Learn more about the differences in retirement and pensions plans here.