You're Offered A Pension Buyout. Now What?

It's a common financial planning issue. You're in line to get a pension from your company, but then they offer you a lump sum buyout instead of that lifetime income guarantee. The situation can be confusing and complex and difficult to analyze all the pros and cons on your own. Charles tells us some of the important things to consider if you go through this situation and tells us a story about someone who had this very issue.