Defined-benefit plan

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Defined-benefit plan

A defined-benefit plan is a type of retirement or pension arrangement. Under a defined-benefit plan, retirement payouts are calculated based on a specific formula; common factors include the employee's length of employment, and salary history. The employer manages the funding portfolio and is responsible for keeping it adequately capitalized to support future benefit obligations.

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