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Mandatory Employer Pensions in Ireland, Germany and the UK

Ireland, Germany, and the United Kingdom enacted 401(k)-type pensions that are mandatory for employers. This January 2007 research paper details these plans in comparison to the 401(k) plans in the United States. The report offers lessons learned and helpful hints for the United States as it attempts to increase pension coverage and retirement savings among employees.

Read, “Mandatory Pensions in Ireland, Germany and the United Kingdom”