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- Caesars Entertainment's Public Pension Fiasco in CaliforniaDid you know CalSTRS/CalPERS are major limited partners in Caesars Entertainment, the world's largest casino entertainment company?
- The Public Sector National Strike – Why it was About More Than Just Pension ReformsThe public sector national strike was about more than just pension reforms. It was just as much about the frustrations of a public sector that has been demonized by the coalition government and the right-wing media.
- Governor Brown's Deal on Pension ReformPension plans that Californians have earned in government work for years did not survive Governor Jerry Brown's diagnosis. Either keep paying for the same pensions and wait for the day there is nothing to give a retiree, or keep the retirement accounts
- Public Sector PensionsPreserving retirement security for public sector workers is going to have to be measured against the free market economy and a public budget pushed to the brink.
Retirement?Why millions of Americans are finding retirement not an option today.- A Spouse's Right to Pension Benefits If the Beneficiary Dies Before RetirementIf you are a surviving spouse, you are entitled to an annuity benefit if your spouse qualified for pension benefits provided by a former employer. The option to pay the survivor annuity can only be waived with your written consent.
- Pension Benefits Could Affect Your Unemployment BenefitsIf you are working while you receive pension benefits and are laid off, your unemployment benefits may be reduced by your pension benefits, generally depending on who contributed to the pension plan. You should check with your state unemployment agency.
- How to Claim Pension Benefits from a Former EmployerIf you worked for an employer that had a pension plan, you are eligible for benefits if you met the vesting requirements, regardless of how long ago you left the company. There are various sources you can use to track down the pension plan.
- Transforming Military Retirement Funds a Risky ProposalThe U.S. military is mulling a radical overhaul of its pension system with a view of saving about $250 billion over the next 20 years. The proposal runs the risk of getting flack from veterans' groups.
- Will You Still Receive Your Pension If Your Former Employer Goes Bankrupt?When your employer goes bankrupt, your pension plan may continue since it is separate from the company's other assets. If the plan is terminated or underfunded, the Pension Benefits Guaranty Corporation covers pensions up to a certain maximum amount.
San Diego District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis's PensionWhen the pension of a public employee is more than that worker makes now, can we afford it? San Diego has a public servant who's getting rich on our dime while the city declines in disrepair. Something is wrong with this once pretty picture.- Is My Pension Taxable?If you are receiving a pension or annuity, then you may likely wonder if the amount you are earning is taxable. Come tax time, this may impact whether you need to file a tax return, and if you will owe on your return.
- The American Pension Myths DebunkedAn in depth look into the myths surrounding government pensions, why people are upset about them and how your government lied you into bankruptcy (or close).
- President Obama Promised Pension Fund Transparency for EmployeesFrom President Obama Promised. Most Recent Update. Prognosis. Continuing Updates
- Retire Young: Enlist in the Military and Stay in the MilitaryYou can retire as early as age 37 ½ (most probable age 38); receive a pension for the rest of your life; to include medical insurance as well; leaving you time to start and retire from a second civilian career before collecting social security.
- Sleep Cheap in Europe: Pensions and Bed-and-BreakfastsBooks a stay in a pension or bead-and-breakfast to save money and mingle with the locals on your next European vacation.
Civil War Identity Theft: Dead Man WalkingCivil War veteran Jacques Rollinger bragged of his ingenious escape from Georgia's Andersonville Prison. There was one major problem with his story.- A Look at the Veterans a & a PensionThose who are planning for the latter stages of their lives are tasked with the responsibility of trying to make projections with regard to the expenses they can anticipate
- Tips for Applying for a Disability PensionThis article is based on the rules and regulations concerning applying for disability in the Province of Quebec. You are advised to check with your state or province to see what you need to know about your own system.
- Rules for Receiving a Disability PensionDid you know that your children can receive a pension if you are disabled?
President Calderon Promises PensionsMexican drug cartels dominate the drug market in the United States. The violence increases as they fight for control of trafficking routes into the United States.
Chris Christie Promises to Make Pension Payment If Budget PassesNJ Governor Chris Christie's budget proposal speech included hazy promises to give money to school districts and make property tax rebates - and that he would make the required pension payment if he got his way.- Should You Request a UK State Pension Forecast?If you plan to retire abroad during your twilight years, you should think seriously about your financial situation and how that will be impacted when your circumstances change. Should you request a UK State Pension forecast?
- "Double-dipping" or Public School Experience Trust: Retire-Rehire Policies in ArizonaTeacher shortages and problems with retention in critical areas like math and science prompted a number of states to allow retired staff to return to work full-time and earn a percentage of their former salary while collecting pension benefits.
- Pension Risk Trends: Companies, Governments, Accounting, Oh MyCompany retirement funds and public sector pension funds grow more deficient annually. Pension risk trends are multiplying and dividing daily.
- Can British Pensioners Receive Their UK State Pension Abroad?Many British pensioners decide to pack up and move abroad every year, often to sunnier, warmer climes. But if you move abroad, can you still receive your UK State Pension?
- Conservatives Poised to Slash Existing State, Local Employee Pension FundsConservatives bargained with the Obama administration to maintain tax breaks for the rich, so with state budgets cramped and unable to fund pensions they will either have to raise taxes or slash existing pensions some of them are poised to do.
- How Much Income Will You Have in Your Old Age? How to Calculate the Income You'll Be Paid from an AnnuityWe're all getting older but not necessarily richer.... Use these automatic calculators to discover what your pension fund may pay you each year when you buy an annuity.
- The Welfare State - Social Security (Part-2)There are in addition non-state methods of providing for retirement pensions. Some people have life insurance policies.
- Veterans and Pension is Often an Overlooked BenefitEstate planning involves much more than simply dividing and distributing assets after you are gone. Ideally, planning your estate should be part of an overall financial plan that you establish, adjust, and adhere to throughout your life.
- Bankrupt Auto Parts Supplier's Pension Goes to Federal AgencyEmployees and retirees owed pension will still collect under a bankruptcy agreement liquidating FormTech Industries in Royal Oak.
- A Guide to Retirement in the USA for UK CitizensUK citizens who retire in the USA need to have their affairs in order and know their rights and obligations in each country. What will happen when you retire abroad in the USA?
There is a Huge Debate Raging in Ohio Regarding Retirement, Pensions, and Re-electionsShould Double Dipping by government officials be allowed in the state of Ohio? Many Ohio voters think not!
Los Angeles Mayor Proposes Cuts to Police PensionsLos Angeles is facing a huge budget deficit, changes and reductions to the LAPD pension structure have been proposed and will probably be implemented.- Federal Government Looks to Seize Private PensionsA newly created program created by the government and various economic groups looks to seize the 401(k) pensions of millions of Americans.
- City Guesthouse Pension, Berlin: A ReviewNot a luxury hotel, but a delightful bed and breakfast. It's the kind of place Germans prefer to go when travelling to Berlin.
State Taxes on Your Retirement Income in MissouriSocial security benefits and public pensions may be totally or partially exempt from state tax in Missouri, depending on your adjusted gross income. You can deduct up to $6,000 of private pensions if your income is below a certain limit.- Boost Retirement Income with the Often-Overlooked Aid and Attendance PensionIf you or a family member is a veteran, it may be worth your while to investigate the department of Veteran Affair's often-overlooked Aid and Attendance Pension program.
Steven Levy and Danielle Gregoire on Pension ReformPension reform for state workers in Massachusetts is a challenging issue in any economy. Levy and Gregoire both talk about reforming the system to save it. Who actually has a plan?
What Would Happen to My Retirement Benefits in a Divorce?From a career woman's perspective: How your pension funds are impacted by divorce when your husband does not have a retirement plan of his own.





