Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am passionate about pensions, recessions, IRAs and retirement. Aug 09, 2022, 10:36am EDT Aug 09, 2022, 04:24pm EDT This article ...

When it comes to analyzing a lump sum pension offer, employees need more help. That’s the conclusion of a new Government Accountability Office report, Participants Need Better Information When Offered ...

Not many retirees or would-be retirees may be aware of this, but it’s possible to receive a lump-sum payment from their Social Security benefits – under the right conditions. If you have clients who ...

Kane County is considering a resolution that would make the practice of year-end bonuses — which came to light during this year’s budget talks — more transparent. “We just want everyone to know what ...

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As you get closer to retirement, it becomes increasingly important to understand your options for accessing your pension – ...

Workers with defined benefit pensions may be offered the chance to collect a one-time, lump sum payment instead of monthly ...

Filing for a Social Security retroactive lump sum can be tempting – but there are a few caveats. Find out if this retirement strategy is for you Claiming retroactive Social Security benefits can be an ...

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The military retirement system has long been considered one of the best retirement offerings around. Unlike most of us who “hope” to retire in our 60s, after 20 years of service, military personnel ...

Lottery payments work in one of two ways: you get a lump sum or stream of annuity payments. Taxation varies by payout and can lower winnings by up to 50%. Winning the lottery would be a huge deal for ...

Deciding whether to invest a large sum of money all at once or spread it out over time gives investors two strategies to consider: lump-sum investing and dollar-cost averaging. Both have their ...