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Defined benefit plan

A company retirement plan, such as a Pension plan, in which a retired employee receives a specific amount based on salary history and years of service, and in which the employer bears the investment Risk. Contributions may be made by the employee, the employer, or both.

Related Terms: 8 Base, Bear, Contribution, ECI, Pension, Pension plan, Retire, Risk
Other Related Pages: Category: Retirement Starting With: D
Additional Related Terms: 10-K, 401(k) plan, 403(b) plan, 457 plan, Accrual of discount, Amortization of premium, All or any part, Automatic reinvestment plan, At risk, Add-on service