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 ...

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.

Troy Segal is an editor and writer. She has 20+ years of experience covering personal finance, wealth management, and business news. Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed ...

When you have a pension, you can likely receive it in one of two ways. Choosing annuity payments means you can receive guaranteed income for a lengthy period. Follow 24/7 Wall St. on Google By David ...

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 ...

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 ...