If you're facing a choice between taking a lifetime pension or a lump sum buyout, this episode is for you.
Marty Becker shares a real-life conversation with a potential client offered $2,000/month for life—or a $350,000 lump sum. Which is better? The answer might surprise you.
With firsthand experience losing his own pension, Marty breaks down:
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Why defined benefit pensions are becoming less reliable
</li>
<li>
Real examples of massive pension plan failures
</li>
<li>
What the PBGC actually guarantees (and what it doesn’t)
</li>
<li>
How an income annuity can mimic (or even improve on) pension payouts
</li>
<li>
Why a logical apples-to-apples comparison is the only way to decide
</li>
</ul>
Whether you're with a corporation or union, considering your options now or in the future, this episode will give you the clarity you need to make a smart, confident decision for your retirement.
 Want a custom side-by-side comparison? Book a short Zoom call at <a class="cursor-pointer">AtlasAnnuity.com</a>

If you're facing a choice between taking a lifetime pension or a lump sum buyout, this episode is for you. Marty Becker shares a real-life conversation with a potential client offered $2,000/month for life—or a $350,000 lump sum. Which is better? The answer might surprise you. With firsthand experience losing his own pension, Marty breaks down: Why defined benefit pensions are becoming less reliable Real examples of massive pension plan failures What the PBGC actually guarantees (and what it doesn’t) How an income annuity can mimic (or even improve on) pension payouts Why a logical apples-to-apples comparison is the only way to decide Whether you're with a corporation or union, considering your options now or in the future, this episode will give you the clarity you need to make a smart, confident decision for your retirement. Want a custom side-by-side comparison? Book a short Zoom call at AtlasAnnuity.com

If you're facing a choice between taking a lifetime pension or a lump sum buyout, this episode is for you.
Marty Becker shares a real-life conversation with a potential client offered $2,000/month for life—or a $350,000 lump sum. Which is better? The answer might surprise you.
With firsthand experience losing his own pension, Marty breaks down:
<ul>
<li>
Why defined benefit pensions are becoming less reliable
</li>
<li>
Real examples of massive pension plan failures
</li>
<li>
What the PBGC actually guarantees (and what it doesn’t)
</li>
<li>
How an income annuity can mimic (or even improve on) pension payouts
</li>
<li>
Why a logical apples-to-apples comparison is the only way to decide
</li>
</ul>
Whether you're with a corporation or union, considering your options now or in the future, this episode will give you the clarity you need to make a smart, confident decision for your retirement.
 Want a custom side-by-side comparison? Book a short Zoom call at <a rel="noopener noreferrer">AtlasAnnuity.com</a>

How to Decide Between a Pension and an Annuity

Welcome Atlas Annuity Podcast, where your host, Marty Becker, turns the heat up on retirement planning! 

As a career firefighter, Marty's journey from battling blazes to safeguarding nest eggs offers a different look at protecting retirement assets than you've seen from any other advisor. His pension got smoked, but he found a flame-resistant strategy: annuities.

Each episode, Marty dives into riveting case studies, peels back the complex layers of annuities, and has candid chats about the power of annuities to shield your retirement from the unpredictability of the stock market.

Whether you're approaching retirement, or have been retired for years, Marty’s mission is clear - to give you the tools and tactics to fortify your retirement. No jargon, no fluff, just unbiased insight and solid strategies from a guy who's been in the hot seat and came out cooler than ever. 

Subscribe to the Atlas Annuity Podcast for a regular dose of insights that could change the way you think about protecting and growing your assets in retirement. Ready for more? Light the way to a secure future at www.atlasannuity.com and book your appointment with Marty Becker today. 

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Welcome Atlas Annuity Podcast, where your host, Marty Becker, turns the heat up on retirement planning! As a career firefighter, Marty's journey from battling blazes to safeguarding nest eggs offers a different look at protecting retirement assets than you've seen from any other advisor. His pension got smoked, but he found a flame-resistant strategy: annuities. Each episode, Marty dives into riveting case studies, peels back the complex layers of annuities, and has candid chats about the power of annuities to shield your retirement from the unpredictability of the stock market. Whether you're approaching retirement, or have been retired for years, Marty’s mission is clear - to give you the tools and tactics to fortify your retirement. No jargon, no fluff, just unbiased insight and solid strategies from a guy who's been in the hot seat and came out cooler than ever. Subscribe to the Atlas Annuity Podcast for a regular dose of insights that could change the way you think about protecting and growing your assets in retirement. Ready for more? Light the way to a secure future at www.atlasannuity.com and book your appointment with Marty Becker today. Don't just retire, retire with confidence.

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