Category: Mid-America Pension Rights Project

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Mid-America Pension Rights Project: A Working-Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

By Sandra Wisnewski, Director of the Mid-America Pension Rights Project at Elder Law of Michigan You cannot have your pension at this time because your current job is similar employment! Sounds ridiculous, right? Well, this is a common restriction that some pensioners face when they leave a long-term job position. Employment restrictions are very common within multi-employer (skilled trades) pension plans and are legal. These restrictions effect pensioners … Continue reading Mid-America Pension Rights Project: A Working-Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

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Mid-America Pension Rights Project: Defined Benefit Pension vs Defined Contribution 401(k): Part 1

By Christine Steinmetz, Pension Attorney at the Mid-America Pension Rights Project at Elder Law of Michigan Do you ever wonder if you have saved enough for retirement? There are so many online calculators, articles, and books written on this very issue. You save and expect your retirement to go smoothly. However, many people retire and realize that they have not saved enough. Recently, General Electric … Continue reading Mid-America Pension Rights Project: Defined Benefit Pension vs Defined Contribution 401(k): Part 1

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4 Mistakes to Avoid When Borrowing From Your 401(k)

Via The Motley Fool By Catherine Brock Whether you’re consolidating debt or replacing the transmission in your car, a 401(k) loan can provide the low-cost funds you need, fast. After all, you have access to 50% of your vested balance or up to $50,000, whichever is less. And, you’d be borrowing from yourself, which feels better than borrowing money from the bank. That’s the good … Continue reading 4 Mistakes to Avoid When Borrowing From Your 401(k)

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Yes, You Can Buy a Home, Start a Family AND Pay Off Your Student Loans

Via Kiplinger By Randy Lupi About 10 years ago I met with a client — she was a teacher and a single mom hoping to put her kids through college. At 56, she was almost past the average retirement age for teachers in her state, yet it was clear she wasn’t going to be retiring anytime soon — not only because of the tuition bills … Continue reading Yes, You Can Buy a Home, Start a Family AND Pay Off Your Student Loans

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(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Will the Retirement Crisis Change Our Attitudes Toward Saving?

Via ThinkAdvisor By Gary Anetsberger We all know that saving for retirement is important. As a society, we are living longer than we expected, and this sometimes means that we did not save enough during our working years. Living longer lives is of course a wonderful thing, but it also means that nearly everyone has an opinion on how much to save, through what vehicles, … Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Will the Retirement Crisis Change Our Attitudes Toward Saving?

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How to Take 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals

Via U.S. News By Rachel Hartman IF YOU’RE SHORT ON funds and looking for resources to get through an emergency situation, you may have considered taking money out of your 401(k) plan. There are several specific circumstances when current employees can take 401(k) withdrawals to cover sudden costs. Read the full article. Continue reading How to Take 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals

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(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Tax Tips for Retirees

Via U.S. News By Rodney Brooks RETIREES WHO PLAN carefully can often pay a lower tax bill in retirement. However, tax mistakes can have a dramatic effect on your finances when you’re on a fixed income. Poor or haphazard tax planning might actually move you into a higher tax bracket or result in you needlessly paying more taxes. Read the full article. Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project): Tax Tips for Retirees

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(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): 401(k) participants sue AutoZone over alleged ERISA breaches

Via Pensions&Investments By James Comtois Participants in a $549 million 401(k) plan sponsored by AutoZone Inc. have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company for violating ERISA. The suit, filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Memphis, alleges that AutoZone breached its fiduciary duties by approving, maintaining and recommending an asset allocation service called “GoalMaker” provided by Prudential Insurance Co. of America, which the participants … Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project): 401(k) participants sue AutoZone over alleged ERISA breaches

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(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): A Working-Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

Sandra Wisnewski, Director of the Mid-America Pension Rights Project at Elder Law of Michigan The Mid-America Pension Rights Project (MAPRP) assists clients with pension and 401(k) issues.  There are no age or income restrictions and there is never a charge for the services. The Pension Project works to find answers and solutions to your pension-related problem. Just ask Ms. X. Ms. X worked for an … Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project): A Working-Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

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Elder Law of Michigan, Mid-America Pension Rights Project, Money and Finances, Pension

(Mid-America Pension Rights Project): A Working-Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

Sandra Wisnewski, Director of the Mid-America Pension Rights Project at Elder Law of Michigan The Mid-America Pension Rights Project (MAPRP) assists clients with pension and 401(k) issues.  There are no age or income restrictions and there is never a charge for the services. The Pension Project works to find answers and solutions to your pension-related problem. Just ask Ms. Z. Ms. Z worked for a company for many years. It had been so long ago … Continue reading (Mid-America Pension Rights Project): A Working-Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

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