Should You Take Your Pension as a Lump Sum?
From Retirement Pathfinder with Barbara Lane & Phil Guske by Barbara Lane and Phil Guske
April 16, 2026 · 3 min · Episode 185
About this episode
The episode discusses the risks of traditional pensions and the benefits of controlling retirement funds.
With underfunded plans and company closures always being a risk, retirees may be better off controlling their own retirement funds rather than relying on a traditional pension. Important Links: Pathfinder Wealth Management: http://pathfinderadvisory.com/ Schedule a 15-minute Consult: http://PathfinderChat.com Buy the book, Roadmap For A Stress-Free Retirement: https://amzn.to/4gwy7uG Find Out Your Tax Bill: https://whatismytaxbill.com/
Topics covered
- pension
- retirement funds
- financial planning
Keywords
- lump sum
- underfunded plans
- company closures
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