Pension Buyout vs. Monthly Payout Analyzer

Pension Buyout vs. Monthly Payout Analyzer

Pension Options & Personal Details

Age you plan to start receiving pension.
Age up to which projections will run.

Monthly Pension Option

Amount received per month at retirement.
Cost of Living Adjustment for monthly pension.

Lump-Sum Buyout Option

Financial & Investment Assumptions

If you take the lump-sum and invest it.
Used to adjust pension payouts if COLA is 0, or to understand real values.

Note: These are average assumptions. Actual investment returns and inflation will vary and significantly impact outcomes.

Comparative Analysis: Buyout vs. Payout

Click "Analyze Options" to view results. Ensure all inputs are set.

Lump-Sum Portfolio (Invested at ${data.inputs.lumpSumReturnRate_pct.toFixed(1)}%): Depleted in Year ${data.summary.lumpSumDepletedYear} of retirement.

(When withdrawing amounts equivalent to annual pension)
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Lump-Sum Portfolio End Value (Age ${data.inputs.lifeExpectancy}): ${formatCurrency(data.summary.finalLumpSumValue)}

(Invested at ${data.inputs.lumpSumReturnRate_pct.toFixed(1)}%, withdrawing amounts equivalent to annual pension)
`; } html += `

Total Withdrawn from Invested Lump-Sum: ${formatCurrency(data.summary.totalLumpSumWithdrawn)}

`; if(data.summary.breakevenYearSimple) { html += `

Simple Breakeven Year: Year ${data.summary.breakevenYearSimple} (Age ${data.inputs.retirementAge + data.summary.breakevenYearSimple -1})

(Cumulative pension exceeds non-invested lump-sum)
`; } html += `
`; html += `

Year-by-Year Projection (Retirement Phase):

`; if(data.projectionTable.length > 0) { html += `
`; html += ``; data.projectionTable.forEach(row => { html += ``; }); html += `
Ret. YearAgeAnnual PensionCum. PensionLump-Sum StartWithdrawalGrowthLump-Sum End
${row.year}${row.age} ${formatCurrency(row.annualPension,0,0)}${formatCurrency(row.cumulativePension,0,0)} ${formatCurrency(row.lumpSumStart,0,0)}${formatCurrency(row.lumpSumWithdrawal,0,0)} ${formatCurrency(row.lumpSumGrowthVal,0,0)} ${formatCurrency(row.lumpSumEndBalance,0,0)} ${row.notes ? `(${row.notes})` : ''}
`; } else { html += `

No projection data to display.

`; } html += `

This analysis is illustrative and uses fixed average assumptions. It does not account for taxes, investment fees, or market volatility. Consult with a financial advisor for personalized advice.

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Annual Inflation:", `${data.inputs.inflationRate_pct.toFixed(1)}%`); y += 10; addSectionTitle("Analysis Summary (Projected to Age " + data.inputs.lifeExpectancy + ")"); addLine("Total Value of Monthly Pension Payouts:", formatCurrency(data.summary.totalPensionValue), [46,204,113],[46,204,113]); if (data.summary.lumpSumDepletedYear !== null && data.summary.lumpSumDepletedYear <= data.summary.yearsInRetirement) { addLine("Lump-Sum Portfolio (Invested):", `Depleted in Year ${data.summary.lumpSumDepletedYear} of retirement`, [231,76,60],[231,76,60]); } else { addLine("Lump-Sum Portfolio End Value:", formatCurrency(data.summary.finalLumpSumValue), [46,204,113],[46,204,113]); } addLine("Total Withdrawn from Invested Lump-Sum:", formatCurrency(data.summary.totalLumpSumWithdrawn)); if(data.summary.breakevenYearSimple) { addLine("Simple Breakeven (Pension vs. Non-Invested Lump-Sum):", `Year ${data.summary.breakevenYearSimple} (Age ${data.inputs.retirementAge + data.summary.breakevenYearSimple -1})`); } y += 10; if (data.projectionTable.length > 0) { addSectionTitle("Year-by-Year Projection (Retirement Phase)"); const tableH = ["Ret. Yr", "Age", "Ann. Pension", "Cum. Pension", "Lump-Sum Start", "Withdrawal", "Growth", "Lump-Sum End"]; const tableCW = [35, 35, 70, 75, 80, 70, 60, 85]; // Sum: 510 const tableFData = data.projectionTable.map(r => [ r.year, r.age, formatCurrency(r.annualPension,0,0), formatCurrency(r.cumulativePension,0,0), formatCurrency(r.lumpSumStart,0,0), formatCurrency(r.lumpSumWithdrawal,0,0), formatCurrency(r.lumpSumGrowthVal,0,0), formatCurrency(r.lumpSumEndBalance,0,0) + (r.notes ? ` (${r.notes.substring(0,10)}..)` : '') ]); addTable(tableH, tableFData, tableCW); } addInfo("This analysis is illustrative and uses fixed average assumptions. It does not account for taxes, investment fees, or market volatility. The 'withdrawal' from the lump-sum is set to match the annual pension for comparison. 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