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Take a lump sum, annuity, or pension?

Asked by serenade (3784points) October 30th, 2012 from iPhone

My former employer is offering a one-time opportunity to disburse or reallocate my traditional pension (defined benefit). Here are my options:

Lump sum/rollover (subject to tax/withdrawal penalty): $5,000

Annuity: $22/month for life payable immediately

Pension: $140/month payable at age 65

I’m 39.5 years old and am more a grasshopper than an ant in terms of my financial planning.

What should I consider?

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