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Posted on Mar 16, 2012 By Steve, J., Warren, NJ
Steve J., of Warren, New Jersey asks: "Do I need to get my 401(k) or Savings & Investment Plan evaluated for my divorce." Spencer Olsen, Lead Pension Analyst responded: Defined ...
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Posted on Feb 14, 2012 By Debra J. from Toms River, NJ
Debra J. from Toms River, NJ asks : "How do you identify me in a Domestic Relations Order? Do I have to provide my Social Security number?" Pension Evaluators at Troyan, Inc. answers: ...
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Posted on Jan 30, 2012 By Pension Evaluators at Troyan, Inc.
Valerie, B. of Arlington Heights, IL. asks: "Am I Eligible for the Pension from my (deceased) ex-husband's Pension through our Divorce?" The Benefit is typically lost. An ex-spouse who ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2012 By Sandra, G. Miami, FL.
Sandra G. of Miami, Fl., writes: " What Happens now that Lehman Brother's no longer handles my ex-husband's Pension and we are going through a Divorce?" Pension Evaluators at Troyan ...
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Posted on Jan 20, 2012 By Spencer Olsen, Client Review Robert W. of Pottstown, PA
Information provided by Spencer Olsen - Lead Pension Analyst As retirement benefits have become one of the most important tools employers possess to attract valued employees and promote corporate ...
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Posted on Jan 18, 2012 By Cameron V., of Bedminster, NJ
Answer provide by Troyan Rate Monitor Unit U.S. Government bond rates are ideal for valuing pension plans in divorce, because they are the only rates that are guaranteed to span over long periods of ...
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Posted on Jan 17, 2012 By Pension Evaluators at Troyan, Inc.
Divorce Pensions can in many cases form the largest asset in a divorce. Yes, in many cases it can be worth more than the family home and a good family lawyer should make you aware of this and research ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2012 By Spencer Olsen, Senior Pension Analyst
The Armed Forces Retirement System provides generous pensions to its members after retirement. The retirement benefits are statutorily authorized under Section 10 of the U.S. Code. These pensions are ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2012 By Pension Evaluators at Troyan, Inc.
Make sure all these items are addressed when seeking a benefit award from former spouse's pension. Ask for the important information about your spouse's pension and retirement benefits timely. ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2011 By Pension Evaluators at Troyan, Inc.
A: Evan E., Troyan Pension Analyst Yes, the Tier II benefit found on a G-25 Benefit Statement from the US Railroad requires a pension analysis to quantify the marital share.
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Posted on Aug 17, 2011 By Kim, Legal Assistant
When one is vested, that employee has an absolute or nonforfeitable right to their pension. When a retirement plan is fully vested, the employee has an absolute right to the entire amount of money in ...
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Posted on Aug 12, 2011 By Kim, Legal Asst.
For example, if you are a Civil Service Worker hired before 1983 - you do not contribute to Social Security. We can reduce the marital amount subject to equitable distribution. Simply request our ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2011 By Spencer Olsen, Lead Pension Analyst
If you have filed for divorce or are only in the process, you need to protect your financial future! Most often, a Pension Evaluation is used to compare the value of a pension against the value of ...
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Posted on Aug 6, 2011 By Pension Evaluators
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Pension Evaluation Blog.
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