Despite their reputation, traditional defined-benefit (pension) plans can be a valuable tool for small-business succession planning. Defined-benefit pension plans are often associated with unions and ...

This column has been modified to correct the amount of the required contribution for Janet's DB plan. Minimizing taxes isn’t always the best idea. Rich found this out the hard way. You may have heard ...

A defined benefit plan is a retirement option where the benefits paid on retirement are calculated using a fixed formula. The formula is typically based on the employee’s salary history and the number ...