Retirement Resources for Merck
At Financial Independence Planning, we believe retirement should be a time to enjoy life — not worry about it. That’s why we prioritize helping individuals and families confidently prepare for retirement with personalized financial guidance designed to reduce uncertainty and bring financial confidence. Our mission is simple: to help you Worry Less, Enjoy Life More and feel secure in your financial future.
This page features retirement resources created specifically for Merck employees. Whether you’re just beginning to plan or approaching your retirement date, you’ll find tools and insights tailored to your unique benefits and planning opportunities.

Pros & Cons of a Lump Sum (3 min watch)
Pros & Cons of a Monthly Pension (3 min watch)
Evaluating Lump Sum Vs. Pension White Paper
Please be aware that we are an independent financial advisory firm. We assist many Merck employees personally but Merck did not specifically recommend, employ, or contract with us to produce this information.