University of Illinois Extension

Pension plan protection

New employees

How do I know if I am vested?

How will I know if my pension will be worth anything?

401(k) plans

Leaving a job

Break-in service

Pension from husband's employment

What if my spouse dies before he can receive his pension?

What happens if I divorce my husband?

What happens to my benefits when I die?

Self-employment plans

How do I invest in a Keogh plan?

What is an SEP?

Annuities

Federal government pensions

For help with pension questions

For further reading/ References

 

 

Many people entitled to vested benefits never claim them. Make a list of all past employers and the dates you worked for each one. Send each a letter stating the dates of employment and asking for forms to claim retirement benefits.

 

 

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