Jump to Navigation

A Celebration of Superheroes!

Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us! Learn about the event

There may be lost money you need to find when retirement arrives

Read Associated Press article on lost retirement money Read here

Retirement plans and divorce: What you need to know

Getting divorced? Never heard of a QDRO?  Read the fact sheet to learn more.
Pension Counseling & Information Program

Need legal help?

The Pension Counseling and Information Program can help with any retirement plan questions.  Get free legal help with pension problems.

Latest News

Construction Company Workers Get Support in Stock Plan Appeal

The Pension Rights Center waded into a dispute involving Choate Construction Co.'s employee stock ownership plan, urging the Fourth Circuit to revive the employees’ lawsuit and recognize the “special risks” these plans pose for workers.

 More...

Pension Rights Center Concerns about Proposed DOL Electronic Disclosure Rule

This Is No Time to Deny Workers and Retirees Vital Information about their Retirement Plans

 More...

PRC is here for you

All of us are dealing with how to stay safe as the deadly Coronavirus, COVID-19, quickly spreads across America, and much of the globe. But while we all are hunkering down, trying to adjust to this new strange and scary reality, we want you to know that the Pension Rights Center is still here for you. More...

Coronavirus May Disproportionately Hurt the Poor—And That's Bad for Everyone

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the United States—infecting at least 1,000 people in more than 35 states, as of Wednesday afternoon, experts are recommending that people avoid large crowds, stockpile shelf-stable foods in case they end up quarantined, and stay home from work and contact a doctor if they are ill. More...

Court ruling on Intel’s DC plan sparks trepidation

The recent Supreme Court decision on Intel Corp. giving defined contribution plan participants more time to file ERISA claims unless they have "actual knowledge" of the plan sponsor's investment decisions and actions is prompting questions about litigation risk, options for sponsors to protect against it, and even whether alternative investments should be an option.

 More...

35 Retirement Planning Mistakes That Waste Your Money

Retirement planning is no easy task. Not only do factors like salary, debt and expenses all affect your ability to save, but there’s also no one-size-fits-all solution to realizing the vision of your golden years.

 More...

Group argues musicians union MPRA application should be denied

The Pension Rights Center submitted comments to the U.S. Treasury Department on the American Federation of Musicians & Employers Pension Fund's application to cut retiree benefits under the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2016.

Read the comments.

 More...

Getting a divorce? Skip the roses for Valentine’s Day – and protect your pension

Valentine’s Day is for love.

Except when it isn’t.

What happens when love fades, the marriage crumbles, and you end up getting a divorce?

Well, one piece of important advice for the broken-hearted on this Valentine’s Day is to take care of yourself financially. This is particularly important when it comes to retirement benefits.

 More...
print