From an employee's point of view,what advantage do defined contribution plans have over defined benefit plans?

A) The employer assumes the risk of investments.
B) They tend to be more portable.
C) They provide a higher pension for those who join the company later in life.
D) Risk is averaged over a large group of employees.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Defined contribution plans are more portable, meaning that the employee can take their contributions with them if they leave the company. In contrast, defined benefit plans are typically tied to a specific employer and may not transfer to a new job.

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