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RetirePro Daily Brief · September 5, 2026
One way to weigh annuity against lump sum
Take the lump sum amount and divide it by the annual pension check you would receive. The answer shows the break-even years where total payments equal the lump sum. Most people who live past that point end up ahead with the annuity option.
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