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Are pension plans protected in bankruptcy plan?

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Pension plans are a type of retirement plan in which the employee and employer make contributions. These contributions are invested and to be received upon retirement. In most all cases pension plans are tax exempt. The two types of pension plans are defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans. A defined benefit plan guarantees an amount upon retirement no matter how the investment performed. A defined contribution plan is not a guaranteed amount and heavily depends on the investment performance.


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If it is "true", "qualified" pension, not just a casual or business agreement your calling one: Yes, your pension is entirely protected. Even if the company has to go out of business or eliminate the plan prospectively, (and basically depending on certain restructurings). The Pension Guarantee Benefit Corp (PBGC), essentially a government entity, steps in and administers it.


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Who is handling the former Smurfit-Stone pension plan and how do you contact?

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Only if they are in a qualified retirement plan, like an IRA.


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What are the advantages and disadvantages of pension plans?

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