Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am passionate about pensions, recessions, IRAs and retirement. Recent changes by the IRS have perked up interest in companies ...

Read this if you're thinking about retiring and taking the lump-sum option Clay Halton was a Business Editor at Investopedia and has been working in the finance publishing field for more than five ...

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

Retirees facing a $400K lump sum or $2,000/month pension are not just picking a payout style, they are locking in how much ...

The decision of whether to take a lump sum or an annuity from your pension can be overwhelming. It’s a choice that significantly impacts your financial future, and there’s no one-size-fits-all answer.

If you're fortunate enough to have a pension at work, make sure you make the most of it. Having enough income in retirement is a primary concern for everyone approaching the end of their careers.

Lump sum investing involves putting all available money into the market immediately. Historical data shows lump sum investing often leads to higher long-term balances. Diversifying investments is ...

I’m often asked how to invest a lump sum of new cash. Should this money be invested in the markets all at once or dollar-cost averaged (DCA) over time? The answer depends on several factors: where the ...

As one approaches retirement, if you're lucky enough to be the beneficiary of a pension plan, there is often a big decision to make regarding choosing an annuity or taking a rollover of a lump sum ...

There’s an age-old debate among investors about whether it’s better to invest one lump sum as soon as possible, or spread out your investments over time. The reason the debate still continues is that ...