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C232--10.4
WGU HR Section 10.4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are two major types of retirement plans? | 1) defined benefit plans, and 2) defined contribution plans. |
| What is a "defined benefit plan"? | A defined benefit plan is a retirement plan in which the employer commits (and pays) a specific monthly benefit (or amount) to the employee when the employee retires. |
| What is a "Defined Contribution Plan"? | In a defined contribution plan, the employer pays a specific amount, or contribution, to an employee's retirement during each pay period that the employee is with the firm. |