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Retirement
Pension Calculator
Calculates your estimated monthly pension benefit using your years of service, final average salary, and your plan's benefit multiplier. Use it when comparing pension payout scenarios or planning a retirement date.
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Retirement
Pension vs Lump Sum Calculator
Compare the total lifetime value of monthly pension payments against investing a one-time lump sum payout. Use it when your employer or pension plan offers both options at retirement.
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Key differences
| Pension Calculator | Pension vs Lump Sum Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Retirement | Retirement |
| Inputs required | 3 | 6 |
| Result | Monthly Pension Benefit ($) | Pension Advantage Over Lump Sum ($) |
| What it does | Calculates your estimated monthly pension benefit using your years of service, final average salary, and your plan's benefit multiplier. Use it when comparing pension payout scenarios or planning a retirement date. | Compare the total lifetime value of monthly pension payments against investing a one-time lump sum payout. Use it when your employer or pension plan offers both options at retirement. |