Tag: pension
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
What is the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)?
The Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is a government-sponsored retirement savings program. It is a defined benefit pension plan,...
CalPERS
What is 'CalPERS' The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), an organization that provides numerous benefits to its more than 1.6 million...
Canadian Institute Of Actuaries (CIA)
What is 'Canadian Institute Of Actuaries - CIA' The Canadian Institute of Actuaries, or CIA, is an organization of the actuarial profession...
Pension Fund
DefinitionA pension fund, also known as a superannuation fund in some countries, is any plan, fund, or scheme which provides retirement income. Pension Fund...
Qualified Professional Asset Manager (QPAM)
What is 'Qualified Professional Asset Manager - QPAM' A registered investment advisor/manager. The criteria for qualifying as a QPAM are defined by...
Qualified Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity (QPSA)
Qualified Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity (QPSA) What is 'Qualified Pre-Retirement Survivor Annuity - QPSA' A death benefit that is paid to the...
Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)
What is 'Qualified Domestic Relations Order - QDRO ' A type of court order typically found in a divorce agreement that recognizes...
Qualified Retirement Plan
What is a qualified retirement plan
A qualified retirement plan is a type of retirement savings plan that offers certain tax advantages to encourage employees...
Value Fund
What is a 'Value Fund' A value fund is a stock mutual fund that primarily holds stocks that are deemed to be...
Variable Benefit Plan
What is 'Variable Benefit Plan' A type of retirement plan in which the payout changes depending on how well the plan's investments...