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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.

Monthly Pension Amount ($)

Lump Sum Offer ($)

Current Age (years)

Life Expectancy (years)

Expected Investment Return (%)

Inflation Rate (%)

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Retirement

Retirement Income Calculator

Estimates the annual income you'll need in retirement by adjusting your current income for a chosen replacement rate and projected inflation over the years until you retire. Use it when setting a savings target or stress-testing retirement plans.

Current Annual Income ($)

Income Replacement Rate (%)

Expected Inflation Rate (%)

Years Until Retirement (years)

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Key differences

	Pension vs Lump Sum Calculator	Retirement Income Calculator
Category	Retirement	Retirement
Inputs required	6	4
Result	Better Choice Present Value ($)	Annual Income Needed in Retirement ($)
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.	Estimates the annual income you'll need in retirement by adjusting your current income for a chosen replacement rate and projected inflation over the years until you retire. Use it when setting a savings target or stress-testing retirement plans.