The majority of people who are offered a lump-sum buyout should keep their pension, but there are some situations where it is worthwhile to consider taking the lump-sum buyout and using a portion of it to purchase an annuity.
For many pensioners, corporate pension de-risking and risk transfers may have a minimal impact on their lives and could ultimately promote their retirement security. Read on to understand these transactions better.
The merger of Dow and DuPont created $51 billion in pension obligations, resulting in the company’s decision to offer employees a lump-sum pension buyout. This Pension Buyout, however, has several implications for those who accept it.