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Retirement
Pension vs Lump Sum Calculator
Compare whether a monthly pension annuity or a one-time lump sum payout is worth more in today's dollars. Use this at retirement when your employer offers both options.
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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.
Fill in the required fields to see your result.
Key differences
| Pension vs Lump Sum Calculator | Pension Lump Sum vs Annuity Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Retirement | Retirement |
| Inputs required | 6 | 5 |
| Result | Better Choice Present Value ($) | Optimal Choice Value ($) |
| What it does | Compare whether a monthly pension annuity or a one-time lump sum payout is worth more in today's dollars. Use this at retirement when your employer offers both options. | 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. |