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I submitted all my retirement paperwork to HR yesterday and I have two months until I retire at age 50 with a $55,000 cola pension and 80% health care plan paid.
I've been saving my vacation leave and when I retire, I'll have 362 hours to sell back ($17,000). I have the option of receiving a lump sum payment which I was told would be taxed at 34% or roll it into my 457 plan tax deferred.
I only owe $15,000 on my home and I'd like to pay it off with the lump sum payment. I would have to add a few thousand after the taxes. I keep having people tell me I want a mortgage for tax purposes. I don't see the advantage because I'm not paying much in interest on such a small amount. Since, my pension is $55,000 (About $3,000 after taxes, health care), I like having it paid off.
I'd appreciate input from others on taking the lump sum vs 457 plan.
Thanks
I've been saving my vacation leave and when I retire, I'll have 362 hours to sell back ($17,000). I have the option of receiving a lump sum payment which I was told would be taxed at 34% or roll it into my 457 plan tax deferred.
I only owe $15,000 on my home and I'd like to pay it off with the lump sum payment. I would have to add a few thousand after the taxes. I keep having people tell me I want a mortgage for tax purposes. I don't see the advantage because I'm not paying much in interest on such a small amount. Since, my pension is $55,000 (About $3,000 after taxes, health care), I like having it paid off.
I'd appreciate input from others on taking the lump sum vs 457 plan.
Thanks