what is the relationship between retirement planning and employee benefits?

They almost feel the same to me. Anyone know why? Thanks

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1. Retirement planning is just what it says: planning for your retirement. This can be done through an employer resource or outside of employment completely (most likely outside employment). It can be done with a financial planner, a retirement coach, or simply with reading books and websites on retirement to learn more and begin to plan for life and income after you leave employment. Employee benefits are benefits your employer pays over and above your pay check. Most employee benefits protect your income in some manner: health care, long term disability, workers compensation, and life insurance to name a few. SOME employers offer Retirement Planning programs as a benefit to employees.