Pension system in Switzerland

The Swiss pension system rests on three pillars: the state-run pension scheme for the aged, orphans, and surviving spouses (old-age and survivor's insurance); the pension funds run by investment foundations, which are tied to employers (occupational benefit plans); voluntary, private investments. == Overview == †Funds paid into the 2nd and 3rd pillar may be paid out before without retiring when certain criteria are met.

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