Retirees facing a $400K lump sum or $2,000/month pension are not just picking a payout style, they are locking in how much risk, flexibility and security they want for the rest of their lives. The ...

Corporate employers have largely favored lump sum offerings as a means to settle pension liabilities, but changing market conditions could buck the trend this year. Terry Dunne, managing director for ...

You hear it all the time with big lottery winners, they choose to take the lump sum instead of the yearly payout. A big pile of cash all at once sounds fun, right? But should you treat your pension ...

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $1.2 billion — the third-largest prize in the game's history — without a winner Monday night. Among the winner's big decisions will be the choice ...

Here’s what to know when a legal settlement is paid over time rather than all at once and how it might affect your finances and your future Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...