Dying of cancer, Thomas Amschwand did everything he was told to make sure his wife would collect on the life insurance policy he had through his employer.

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Its almost tax time again and many are getting ready to open or contribute to an IRA. You have until the deadline for filing your federal income tax return...

This year, due to a programming error, the Social Security Administration sent SSA-1099 forms to several beneficiaries with incorrect income amounts. According to the Social Security Administration, the corrected...

A defined benefit retirement or pension plan is becoming more and more obsolete in favor of defined contribution plans. There are, however, several companies that still offer these plans to...

On January 4, 2007, H.R.82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2007, was introduced to the House of Representatives. On January 9, 2007, S. 206: Social Security Fairness Act of...

Once again, Kiplinger?s is teaming with the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors to offer 2 days of free financial advice. This advice would normally cost you $100 to $250...

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