Financial Terms Dictionary – Page 171 – itho's internet resources

What Is a Defined-Benefit Plan? Examples and How Payments Work

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] Defined-Benefit Plan: An Overview A defined-benefit plan is an employer-sponsored benefit for retired employees, with a lump-sum payment or a series of payments awarded after retirement based on the employee's…

Discount Bond: Definition, Using Yield to Maturity, and Risks

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Discount Bond? A discount bond is a security that is issued for less than its par or face value. A discount bond may also be…

Distribution: Definitions, Types, and Real-Life Examples

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Distribution? The word "distribution" has several meanings in the financial world, most of them pertaining to the payment of assets from a fund, account, or individual…

Dual Income, No Kids (DINK): Definition and Types of Households

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is Dual Income, No Kids (DINK)? "Dual income, no kids" (DINK) is a slang phrase for a household in which there are two people earning incomes but…

Book-to-Market Ratio: Definition, Formula, and Uses

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is the Book-to-Market Ratio? The book-to-market ratio is an indicator that compares a company's book value with its market value. A company's book value is calculated by consulting…

What Are Defined Contribution Plans, and How Do They Work?

By Itho November 26, 2003

[ad_1] What Is a Defined Contribution (DC) Plan? A defined contribution (DC) plan is a retirement plan that's typically tax-deferred such as a 401(k) plan or a 403(b). Employees contribute a fixed amount…