Introduction to the 401(k) and pension plan 401(k) vs. pension plan: is it a matter of choice? No financial advisor or investor would argue that retirement planning is a crucial part of financial ...

With a few notable exceptions, the age of pensions is largely over in the U.S. Traditional defined benefit plans have replaced largely by defined contribution retirement vehicles like 401(k) plans. A ...

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate that just 15% of private industry employees have access to a pension, also known as a defined benefit plan. Employers began moving away from these ...