Question: how much money can you take from your pension?
Answer: The maximum pension benefit guaranteed by the PBGC is set by law and adjusted yearly. In 2020, the maximum annual benefit is $69,750 for a 65-year-old retiree. 9﻿ (The guarantee is lower for those who retire early or if the plan involves a benefit for a survivor. And it is higher for those who retire after age 65.)