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Choosing the right pension payout option is a critical decision that significantly influences retirement security, with commonly available choices including single life annuity, joint and survivor annuity, lump sum, and term certain. Each of these options comes with its own set of benefits and drawbacks, making it essential to consider factors such as a spouse's needs, age, health, and other sources of income when making a decision. Kris Flammang underscores the importance of taking time to thoroughly evaluate these options in the context of one's overall financial plan and lifestyle goals, often sharing anecdotes of clients who changed their initial decisions after a comprehensive review of their situation. Collin Habig echoes this perspective, emphasizing the need for a detailed understanding of financial aspects like retirement savings and debt, and the importance of using projections to foresee the impact of each option on future income. Both highlight the value of consulting a financial advisor to ensure that the chosen option aligns with individual and family goals, thus avoiding rushed decisions that might have long-term repercussions on retirement security.

Here’s what to expect this episode:

• Consider factors like spouse's needs, age, health, other income sources when choosing pension payout options.

• Different pension payout options have various implications like income for both parties, better health options, and control and flexibility.

• Seek advice from financial advisor for informed choices aligning with financial goals and ensuring long-term financial security.

Connect with Collin Habig

https://www.linkedin.com/in/collinhabig/

Connect with Kris Flammang

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristopher-flammang-lpfadv/

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