Pensions

When Can You Collect Your Full Pension? Age, Rules, Payouts

You can collect your full pension at your plan’s normal retirement age, 65 or earlier in most plans. See early cuts, working rules, payouts, and taxes.

Pension Lump Sum vs. Annuity Calculator: Which Is Better?

Use this free pension lump sum vs. annuity calculator to find your break-even age, the return a lump sum must earn, and your odds of living long enough.

Retirement Calculator With Pension and Social Security

A retirement calculator with pension inputs needs your benefit, start age, COLA, survivor option, and tax treatment. See the math and what to enter.

Find a Lost 401(k) for Free: National Registry, DOL Database & More

31.9 million forgotten 401(k)s hold an estimated $2.1 trillion. Search the National Registry, DOL database, PBGC, and more for free.

WEP Repeal: What the Social Security Fairness Act Changed

The Social Security Fairness Act repealed WEP and GPO in 2025. See how much benefits rose, how back pay worked, and what to do if you never applied.

Social Security Leveling: Pros, Cons, and How It Works

Is a Tax Sheltered 403(b) Annuity a Good Investment?

What is a 403(b)? A retirement plan for school, church, and nonprofit workers. See how it works, 2026 limits, and whether a 403(b) is an annuity.

Podcast: Kevin Hanney — The Past, Present and Future of Pensions

Episode 40 of the Boldin podcast is an interview with Kevin Hanney about the evolution of pensions and the future of employer sponsored retirement & lifetime in…

Retirement Calculator With Pension: Find the Inputs You Need!

While pensions are not nearly as common as they once were, they are a very important part of the retirement plans for many of society’s most valued workers: tea…