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Retirement
Pension Lump Sum vs Annuity Calculator
Compare the long-term financial value of taking a pension as a one-time lump sum versus a guaranteed monthly annuity. Use this at retirement when your employer presents both options and you need a data-driven choice.
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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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Key differences
| Pension Lump Sum vs Annuity Calculator | Pension Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Retirement | Retirement |
| Inputs required | 5 | 3 |
| Result | Optimal Choice Value ($) | Monthly Pension Benefit ($) |
| What it does | Compare the long-term financial value of taking a pension as a one-time lump sum versus a guaranteed monthly annuity. Use this at retirement when your employer presents both options and you need a data-driven choice. | 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. |