Pension - Take Early or Later?

This calculator compares the value of your pension plan payments if you take them earlier or later.
Retirement age
65
Retirement Age
Enter your normal retirement age.
Monthly pension amount at age (maximum value $25,000)
4,000
Monthly Pension Amount
Enter the monthly pension you will receive at your normal retirement age.
Annual pension amount at age
48,000
Earlier retirement age
60
Earlier Retirement Age
Enter your earlier retirement age.
Monthly pension amount at age (maximum value $25,000)
3,200
Monthly Pension Amount
Enter the monthly pension you will receive at your earlier retirement age.
Annual pension amount at age
38,400
Pension ends at age
90
Inflation rate (maximum value %)
2.00%
Inflation rate
Your pension will be indexed annually at this inflation rate.
X
Input Error: Inflation Rate
Enter a value between and %.
Rate of return (maximum value %)
4.00%
Rate of return
This rate of return is used to calculate the present value of the annual pension amounts.
X
Input Error: Rate of Return
Enter a value between and %.
$16,000
$12,000
$8,000
$4,000
$0


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