19/04/2023
Retirement plans and pension plans are two types of financial products that help individuals save for retirement, but they work differently.
A retirement plan is a savings plan that allows individuals to save a portion of their income for retirement. Examples of retirement plans include 401(k)s, IRAs, and Roth IRAs. Retirement plans are usually sponsored by employers, but individuals can also set up their own retirement plans.
A pension plan, on the other hand, is a retirement plan that is usually sponsored by an employer. It provides a guaranteed income to retirees for the rest of their lives, based on a formula that takes into account their years of service and salary. Pension plans were more common in the past but are now less prevalent, as many employers have shifted to 401(k)-type plans.
The main difference between retirement plans and pension plans is the way in which retirement income is generated. With a retirement plan, individuals are responsible for managing their own savings and investments, and their retirement income is based on how much they have saved and how well their investments have performed. With a pension plan, retirees receive a guaranteed income stream, regardless of how well the stock market performs or how long they live.
Financial Advisor : Jiten Sarkar
JS Financial Services