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Yeah reduced monthly benefits. But again if the company goes under or union mishandles it in the future. You could lose it.
Honestly even if you have the lump sum option now is the worst possible time to take it.

That lump sum is based on annuity payment and with interest rates this high the lump sum will be a lot smaller than if the interest rates were lower
 

DOK

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The one thing I noticed and I’m still a ways from retirement but why is there a lump sum amount you can take when you retire? Why would anyone do that?
If the pension fund gets in trouble they might reduce your benefits down the road. Some guys like to take the lump and invest it, at least it’s theirs at that point.
 
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