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Outline the differences that exist among the various types of retirement programs available. Which retirement program, in your opinion, provides the most benefit to employees? Explain your choice.

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A pension plan is a benefit that an employee receives from an employer or organization that provides retirement income until termination of the covered employee or by a time limit previously agreed upon. Two types of pensions exist: defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. A defined plan explains what a specified monthly benefit will be at retirement age while a defined contribution plan allows ...

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