Are pensions set for a big retirement return in 2024?

By Alyssa Place, This is my expertise
Published Updated 5 Min Read

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Employers are increasingly expanding the options available to help employees save for retirement. But what are they doing to help employees spend those funds responsibly once they leave the workplace?  

In 2023, just 19% of employees participated in a pension plan, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Pensions, also known as defined benefit plans, provide a set monthly payment for life, an increasingly appealing benefit as employees approach retirement with a lack of education around how to spend down their savings. 

Alyssa Place
Editor-in-chief

Alyssa Place is the editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News and has been with the team since 2019. Her work covers mental health, DEI, women at work, financial wellness, retirement and workplace … Read full bio


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