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Study: Defined Benefit Pensions Continue to Be More Cost-Effective Than 401(k)s

A study from the National Institute on Retirement Security concludes it is about twice as expensive to save for retirement with a defined contribution plan than it is with a defined benefit plan like what Colorado PERA offers.

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