Two major types of Pensions exist, Defined Benefit Plans, where the benefit (or payment) is known to the employee; and a Defined Contribution Plan, where the amount contributed to the plan (plus any income or gains) is known and used to fund the retirement. | Two major types of Pensions exist, Defined Benefit Plans, where the benefit (or payment) is known to the employee; and a Defined Contribution Plan, where the amount contributed to the plan (plus any income or gains) is known and used to fund the retirement. |