 Social
Security, Medicare & Government Pensions:
Get the Most Out of Your Retirement &
Medical Pensions
By Joseph L. Matthews,
Dorothy Matthews-Berman
List Price: $29.99
Price: $19.79
Review
"Anyone who can write a readable guide to
Medicare should get a medal.... Why can't
the system be as straightforward as this
book?" -- Pasadena Star-News
"Guide[s] you through the maze of Social
Security and Medicare in simple English..."
-- The Wall Street Journal
"Offers clear explanations of what to expect
from a remarkable safety net that has
withstood the test of time..." -- Contra
Costa Times
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How to
find a lost pension
By Max Tavss
 It
is up to the individual worker to find his
or her former pension plan.
To receive a benefit, the worker needs to
contact the former employer to apply for the
benefit, but this task may involve tracing
back through a complicated series of
corporate mergers and bankruptcies.
Employees can start by contacting the Social
Security Administration to get a copy of
their social security earnings record. This
record will provide their former employer’s
federal ID number, which may help in
tracking down the plan.
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10
Things Every Taxpayer Needs to Know
About the Pension Law
By Maggie Beetz
 The
Pension Protection Act, signed into law
on August 17, 2006, is designed to
address the nation-wide problem of
under-funded pension plans. The law
penalizes noncompliant companies and
encourages employee contributions, but
many of the changes directly impact
taxpayers of all ages, regardless of
retirement status.
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Rolling Over 401(k) at Ex-employer
By Shelby Smith
I'm always being asked whether or not to
move a 401(k) or other
employer-sponsored pension plans when
leaving an employer. Generally the
answer is "move your pension money when
you leave an employer". Here are some
advantages of moving a 401(k) rather
than leaving it:
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 Protecting
Your Pension For Dummies
By Robert D., Esq
Gary, Jori Bloom, Esq Naegele
List Price: $21.99
Price: $17.59
Protecting Your Pension For Dummies
helps you do just that. This
easy-to-follow guide explains all the
latest pension laws, what your rights
are, and the best ways to keep your
money safe. It demystifies the various
types of pension plans and outlines just
what it takes to qualify for a pension.
Once your plan is set up, you’ll see how
to navigate company bankruptcies,
mergers, and pension cutbacks, as well
as divorces, loans, and personal
bankruptcy—and take action if you’ve
been shortchanged to recoup what is
rightfully yours. You get all the expert
guidance you need.
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