Deciding whether to take a $400,000 lump sum or monthly pension benefit of $2,000 requires calculating the relative value of each option. Generally speaking, the sooner you can receive the lump sum, ...
The couple holds $4.8M to $5M in retirement assets without counting home equity. The husband’s pension offers $2.9M lump sum at 60 or $15,600 monthly with survivor benefits. Their annual retirement ...