Investopedia

Continue to Site »

Target-Benefit Plan

Filed Under » , , ,
Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Target-Benefit Plan'

A benefit plan that is similar to a defined benefit plan since contributions are based on projected retirement benefits. However, unlike a defined benefit plan, the benefits provided to participants at retirement are based on the performance of the investments, and are therefore not guaranteed.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Target-Benefit Plan'

The target benefit plan also bears some similarity to a money purchase plan as contributions are mandatory. Generally speaking, a target benefit plan is a cross between a money purchase pension plan and a defined benefit plan.

Articles Of Interest

  1.

    5 Ways To Stretch Your Retirement Budget

    Living comfortably can be easy if you follow a simple plan.

  2. The Tax Benefits Of Having A Spouse

    Check out the perks designed to promote and preserve your post-work savings - if you're married, that is.

  3. 3 Common Excuses For Not Contributing To A Retirement Plan

    If you're not participating in your employer-sponsored retirement plan, there may be some easy solutions.

  4. 3 Reasons To Use An Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

    If you aren't participating in your employer-sponsored retirement plan, you're missing out! Learn the benefits.

  5. 10 Great Summer Jobs For Teens

    There are a lot of summer jobs out there, find out what's available, how much it costs and what skills you need.

  6. How To Start Saving For Retirement

    If you establish these money-saving habits and patiently allow your wealth to build, you will be taking some huge steps forward in making your financial future more secure.

  7. An Introduction To The Keogh Retirement Plan

    Learn more about this popular defined-contribution retirement plan that many business owners, proprietors, and self-employed people can benefit from.

  8. Why Your Pension Plan Has Sovereign Debt In It

    One type of security pensions tend to invest in is sovereign debt, or debt issued by a government.

  9. How To Buy Annuities (And When Not To)

    Annuities are complicated products that require some basic homework to be done before requesting quotes. Retirees will want to think about how they envisage their lifestyle and even their potential ...

  10. How To Profit From Risk

    CDs may look safe and attractive but considering most pay a rate that is less than the rate of inflation seniors today risk actually losing money with CDs. We need to be our own money managers ...
comments powered by Disqus
Marketplace
Hot Definitions

  1. Disaster Loss

    A special type of tax-deductible loss, similar to a casualty loss, where a loss has been incurred by taxpayers who reside in an area that has been designated as a federal disaster area by the President.

  2. Fool In The Shower

    The notion that changes or policies designed to alter the course of the economy should be done slowly, rather than all at once.

  3. Pattern Day Trader

    An SEC designation for traders who trade the same security four or more times per day (buys and sells) over a five-day period, and for whom same-day trades make up at least 6% of their activity for that period.

  4. Cost-Push Inflation

    A phenomenon in which the general price levels rise (inflation) due to increases in the cost of wages and raw materials.

  5. Happiness Economics

    The formal academic study of the relationship between individual satisfaction and economic issues, such as employment and wealth.

  6. Affluenza

    A social condition arising from the desire to be more wealthy, successful or to "keep up with the Joneses." Affluenza is symptomatic of a culture that holds up financial success as one of the highest achievements.
Trading Center
Array ( )
taggroups(for debug only):
Array ( [0] => What's New [1] => Personal Finance [3] => Retirement [4] => Saving And Budgeting For Retirement [5] => SEG (Head Of Households) [6] => SEG (Retirement Planners) ) time:11ms