Pension Lump Sum Breakeven Years
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Breakeven years
14.285714

Results

Breakeven years
14.285714
Breakeven months
171.428571

Retirement planning results

Breakeven years14.285714
Breakeven months171.428571

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Breakeven years
14.285714
Breakeven months
171.428571

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Formula

Breakeven years = lump sum ÷ annual pension payment

= 14.285714285714

Note

This is not financial advice. It is a simplified model: it applies the displayed standard formula to the figures you entered, assumes a single constant rate for every year, and ignores taxes, fees, sequence-of-returns risk, health costs, longevity risk and any country's specific pension, benefit or minimum-distribution rules. Real returns can be negative and real retirements rarely follow a smooth curve. Check the assumptions and consult a licensed adviser before acting on any figure.

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