Pension, lump sum – or both?
Should you take the money from pillar 2 in the form of a monthly pension, as a lump sum, or a mixture of both?
You can have your pension fund benefits paid out as a one-off lump-sum payment, a monthly pension or a mixture of the two. This is an important decision which cannot be undone. Weigh up the advantages and disadvantages carefully and think above all about your flexibility and security.
When does a lump sum make sense and when is a pension the better option?
Pros and cons | Pros and cons | Lump-sum payment | Lump-sum payment | Pension | Pension |
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Pros and cons | Advantages | Lump-sum payment | – More flexible financial planning because you can invest the capital as you wish. | Pension | – A secure, monthly income for the rest of your life. |
Pros and cons | Disadvantages | Lump-sum payment | – The amount is fixed and so you will not receive any further payment, however long you live. | Pension | – Not adjusted for inflation, so your pension may lose value over time. |