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    What Is a Pension? - The Balance

    • A pension is a retirement plan that provides a monthly income funded by the employer. Learn how pensions work, their advantages and disadvantages, and alternatives to pensions.… See more

    Overview

    A pension is a retirement plan that provides a monthly income. The employer bears the risk and responsibility for funding the plan. Learn more about how pensions work. See more

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    Definition and Example of A Pension

    With a pension, your employer guarantees you an income in retirement. Employers are … See more

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    How A Pension Works

    A formula determines how much pension income you will receive once you are retired. The formula that a pension plan uses is typically based on the following factors: 1. … See more

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    Alternatives to Pensions

    The advantage of a pension plan is it provides secure income. Many companies have stopped offering pension plans. That means the burden of saving to retire falls on you. Yo… See more

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