Tag: Mid-America Pension Rights Project

Mid-America Pension Rights Project, Pension

A Working Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems.

by Sandra Wisnewski, Director of the Mid-America Pension Rights Project The Mid-America Pension Rights Project assists clients with pension and 401(k) issues.  There are no age or income restrictions, and there is never a charge for our services.  The Pension Project works to find answers and solutions to your pension-related problems.  Like those of Mr. W. Mr. W worked at a company for over twenty … Continue reading A Working Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems.

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Mid-America Pension Rights Project, Money and Finances, Pension, Planning for the Future

The ABC’s of Pension Acronyms

by Sandra Wisnewski, Director, Mid-America Pension Rights Project Welcome to the Elder Law of Michigan blog  My name is Sandra Wisnewski and I am the Director of the Mid-America Pension Rights Project. Hopefully, you have already read some of the stories about our efforts on behalf of our clients.   As you can imagine, we get lots of questions regarding pensions. This is the first of … Continue reading The ABC’s of Pension Acronyms

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Mid-America Pension Rights Project, Money and Finances

A Working Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

By: Sandra Wisnewski, JD The Mid-America Pension Rights Project 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 Mr. P. Mr. P and his wife lived in a mobile home.  They lived on a modest income, … Continue reading A Working Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

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Mid-America Pension Rights Project

A Working Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

by Sandra Wisnewski, JD Recently, the Mid-America Pension Rights Project helped Mr. S recover a disability pension benefit of approximately $12,000. He had been trying to get this money from his former employer for over six years. Mr. S. worked for a company for over 10 years, and left the company because he became disabled.  Before leaving the company, Mr. S. was told that he … Continue reading A Working Class Program that Works to Solve Your Pension Problems

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City of Detroit Pensioners

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, Steven Rhodes, has ruled that Detroit may reduce pensions if needed. Judge Rhodes is permitting the bankruptcy filing of the City of Detroit to proceed. What does this mean for pensioners? It is too early to determine. However, this decision does open the door for possible pension reductions. At this point, no one can predict the amount of the possible reductions. Judge … Continue reading City of Detroit Pensioners

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When You Rely on a Pension, You Can’t Afford a Problem.

by Sandra Wisnewski, Director, Mid-America Pension Rights Project I am proud to tell you about a program that exists at Elder Law of Michigan! It is the Mid-America Pension Rights (MAPRP). Since the project began in 1998, we have helped over 10,000 clients and have recovered individual pension benefits valued at more than 48 million. The project is funded by the Administration for Community Living. … Continue reading When You Rely on a Pension, You Can’t Afford a Problem.

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