Pension/Retirement Benefit Plan

They are financial products designed to provide you with a steady income stream after retirement. These plans are offered by insurance companies and financial institutions.
During your working years, you contribute to the plan, in which the provider invests. When you retire, the accumulated amount is used to provide regular payments, securing your financial future.
They include deferred annuity, immediate annuity, annuity certain, guaranteed period annuity, life annuity, National Pension Scheme (NPS), pension funds, whole life ULIPs, defined benefit, and defined contribution plans.
Assess your financial goals, risk tolerance, and retirement needs. Compare different plans, consider additional benefits like riders, and consult a financial advisor if needed.
Most Retirement benefit plans have restrictions on early withdrawals. However, some plans, like pension funds, allow withdrawals during the contribution stage for emergencies.