The power of compounding is one of the most-important tools that investors have at their disposal. Thanks to compounding, even small amounts of money can grow into huge savings over the long haul. By ...

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 ...

When investing in mutual funds, two common approaches are widely discussed — Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) and lump sum investments. Both have their advantages, and the right choice depends on ...

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 ...

Deciding between a $500,000 lump sum or $3,500 monthly annuity payments for your pension isn’t straightforward and involves weighing several personal factors. You need to consider how long you might ...

General Electric (GE) recently announced they had frozen their defined benefit plan and were offering lump-sum pension payouts to about 100,000 retirees. GE will also discontinue making pension ...

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When your pension matures, there are multiple distribution options that you can choose from. Unfortunately, many of these distribution methods result in a tax liability that reduces your payout.