• @chilicheeselies@lemmy.world
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    203 days ago

    Absolutely. However, if you are not the best with money, or on the irresponsible side; it might be best to take the annuity. Mathematically it makes no sense to do so, but if it stops you from blowing it all on hookers and coke in two years then its for the best. In other words, if you having it all is riskier than the state keeping track of it.

    • @spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      173 days ago

      Even if you’re bad with money, take the lump sum and go get a fiduciary advisor to handle it and give you a regular payout. Being a fiduciary advisor is important since it means they are legally obligated to work to the benefit of your money, not lining their pockets. Using something like a trust is another good way to protect you from yourself.

      • @chilicheeselies@lemmy.world
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        33 days ago

        I mean more like someone who is irresponsible and maybe dumb. I was trying to be polite. Someone that doesnt even know what a fidicuary is.

      • sunzu2
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        33 days ago

        Nothing… the real issue is all the other money you wasted.