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re: Offered lump sum payment for old pension. Should I take it? (Im only 36)

Posted on 4/19/16 at 8:58 am to
Posted by GenesChin
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Posted on 4/19/16 at 8:58 am to
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Just remember, that once you die the company keeps the money if you keep it with them.


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than a minimal annuity at a future age I might not even reach.



You both realize the mortality risk associated is included in the lump sum payout right? As in, this payout is reduced by an amount to equal the potential death during deferment


Choosing hte lump sum or the annuity should mathematically be near equal in value. This is a utility argument. Do you value the annuity or lump sum more right now?
This post was edited on 4/19/16 at 9:01 am
Posted by castorinho
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Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 4/19/16 at 9:06 am to
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Choosing hte lump sum or the annuity should mathematically be near equal in value.
It pretty much is.
Basically the only "wrong" decision he can make it here is to cash it out.
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