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Defined Contribution Plan (DC Plan)
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A defined contribution (DC) plan is a type of retirement plan where the employer, employee, or both, make regular contributions to individual accounts for each participant. The final benefit amount depends on the contributions made and the investment performance of those contributions, rather than being predetermined. Common examples include 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans.
IRALOGIX Releases Retirement Readiness Index
Americans averaged a "Moderate Risk" score on their retirement readiness, the firm reported Tuesday
Controversial Retirement Bill Reaches Congress Again
While supporters believe the RSAA could provide retirement savings for uncovered workers, opponents worry over its potential impact to the private 401(k) market, worker's savings, and Social Security insolvency
Plan Sponsors Focus on Retirement with Lifetime Income
The 2025 Enduring Retirement Model Study by MetLife shows that most plan sponsors cannot imagine cutting retirement benefits
Rural Americans Face Steeper Retirement Savings Barriers than Urban Peers
New analysis from the Economic Innovation Group finds rural workers much less likely to have access to employer-based plans; say “Retirement Savings for Americans Act” would address the problem
Future Capital, Hantz Group Partnership Targets Held-Away 401(k) Assets
Future Capital will offer 401(k) management services to Hantz advisors
New Suite of Advisor-Centric Retirement Plan Solutions Debut at John Hancock Retirement
Company also announces it is rebranding to “Manulife John Hancock Retirement” beginning in April
Lawmakers Push Spousal Protection Legislation in 401(k) Plans
The legislation was introduced in both the House of Representatives and Senate last week
NAGDCA Offers Governance Guide for Public Sector DC Plans
The guide includes points on board and committees, plan design, administrative policies and procedures, and more
Top DC Plan Recordkeeper Websites Ranked in New Report
Website experience benchmark report finds TIAA tops among 14 leading recordkeepers, edging out Fidelity
Key Role of 401(k) Auto-Enrollment, Employer Matching Highlighted in Study
New research from ICI and BrightScope says these mechanisms are critical to encouraging workers to save for retirement