Should You Rollover Your Pension Into an IRA?
[ad_1] When you leave your job, you have a few options when it comes to your pension. You can take the pension payout over your lifetime, cash it out as a lump sum payout, or you can roll over your pension into an IRA. But what’s the best option for you? The short answer is: It depends. I know that’s not the answer you want to hear, but it truly does depend on your unique financial situation. For most people, rolling over their pension into an IRA is the best choice. In this article we’ll look at the reasons why rolling over your pension is often the best decision, as well as some situations where it might not be the best idea. #ap50216-ww{padding-top:20px;position:relative;text-align:center;font-size:12px;font-family:Lato,Arial,sans-serif}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-indicator{text-align:right;color:#4a4a4a}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-indicator-wrapper{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;margin-bottom:8px}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-indicator-wrapper:hover #ap50216-ww-text{display:block}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-indicator-wrapper:hover #ap50216-ww-label{display:none}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-text{margin:auto 3px auto auto}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-label{margin-left:4px;margin-right:3px}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-icon{margin:auto;display:inline-block;width:16px;height:16px;min-width:16px;min-height:16px;cursor:pointer}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-icon img{vertical-align:middle;width:16px;height:16px;min-width:16px;min-height:16px}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-text-bottom{margin:5px}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-text{display:none}#ap50216-ww #ap50216-ww-icon img{text-indent:-9999px;color:transparent} Ads by Money. 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There's no time like the present to begin preparing for your retirement. Click on your state now to find out more. HawaiiAlaskaFloridaSouth CarolinaGeorgiaAlabamaNorth CarolinaTennesseeRIRhode IslandCTConnecticutMAMassachusettsMaineNHNew HampshireVTVermontNew YorkNJNew JerseyDEDelawareMDMarylandWest VirginiaOhioMichiganArizonaNevadaUtahColoradoNew MexicoSouth DakotaIowaIndianaIllinoisMinnesotaWisconsinMissouriLouisianaVirginiaDCWashington DCIdahoCaliforniaNorth DakotaWashingtonOregonMontanaWyomingNebraskaKansasOklahomaPennsylvaniaKentuckyMississippiArkansasTexas Open an Account Today What is a Pension? A pension is a retirement savings plan that is typically offered by an employer. pensions are tax-deferred, which means you don’t have to pay taxes on the money you contribute to your pension until you withdraw it in retirement. There are two types of pension plans: defined benefit and defined contribution. What is a Defined Benefit Plan? A defined benefit plan is a pension that pays you a set amount of money in retirement, based on your years of service and salary. These types of pension plans continue to dwindle as companies increasingly switch to defined contribution pension plans, such as 401k plans. According to US News and World Report, only 20 percent of private-sector workers have a defined benefit pension plan. Public sector employees are more likely to have a defined benefit pension plan. According to the National Institute on Retirement Security, over 80 percent of state and local government workers have a pension. The most common types of employment that still offer pensions are education (think teachers). Types of pensions payouts can include: Life only: You receive pension payments for as long as you live. 10-year certain: You are guaranteed to receive pension payments for at least 10 years, even if you die before then. Joint and survivor: pension payments continue to be paid to a surviving spouse after your death. Some pensions may offer additional payout options, but these are the most common. Typically, if the employee chooses the “joint and survivor” option the monthly payment is reduced because the payments have to last for two people. For example, I have one client who elected this option and was receiving $2,625 per month for himself and his wife. Had he elected the “life only” option his payment would have been $3,475 per month. What is a Defined Contribution Plan? A defined-contribution plan is a pension that allows you to contribute a set amount of money into the pension, typically through payroll deductions. The pension is then invested, and the money grows over time -the power of compounding interest! They are more commonly known as a 401k, 403b, or 457 plan. The amount of money you have in retirement depends on how much you and your employer contributed, as well as how much the investments earn. Also related: Choosing the Best Retirement Plan For You 401k plans can also offer a match, which is free money from your employer. For example, if your employer offers a 50 percent match on 401k contributions up to 6 percent of your salary, that means they will contribute 50 cents for every dollar you contribute, up to 6 percent of your salary. So if you make $50,000 per year and contribute 6 percent ($3,000), your employer would contribute an additional $1,500. What is a Pension Rollover? A pension rollover is when you take the money from your pension and roll it over into an IRA. In essence, you are foregoing the pension payments in retirement and instead opting to manage the money yourself in an IRA. According to IRS regulations, you have 60 days from the day you receive the pension payout to roll it over into an IRA. If you don’t do a pension rollover within that 60-day window, the money will be considered a withdrawal and you’ll have to pay taxes on it, as well as a 10 percent early withdrawal penalty if you’re under age 59 1/2. These rules closely resemble a 401k rollover. The 10% early withdrawal penalty is a big deal but easily avoidable by working with a qualified professional. #ap49478-ww{padding-top:20px;position:relative;text-align:center;font-size:12px;font-family:Lato,Arial,sans-serif}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-indicator{text-align:right;color:#4a4a4a}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-indicator-wrapper{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:flex-end;margin-bottom:8px}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-indicator-wrapper:hover #ap49478-ww-text{display:block}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-indicator-wrapper:hover #ap49478-ww-label{display:none}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-text{margin:auto 3px auto auto}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-label{margin-left:4px;margin-right:3px}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-icon{margin:auto;display:inline-block;width:16px;height:16px;min-width:16px;min-height:16px;cursor:pointer}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-icon img{vertical-align:middle;width:16px;height:16px;min-width:16px;min-height:16px}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-text-bottom{margin:5px}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-text{display:none}#ap49478-ww #ap49478-ww-icon img{text-indent:-9999px;color:transparent} Ads by Money. 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There are several reasons why rolling over your pension into an IRA is a good idea. Here are five to consider: 1. More Investment Control First, rolling over your pension into an
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