How does one, who's incarcerated, gain access to his half of the court awarded 401k?

I agree with Mr. Cohen. Your best bet is to find an attorney who has experience with DROs and QDROs. It is unclear to me whether the original DRO...

Can TIAA-CREF/my employer demand that I return money they allowed me to withdraw from my retirement account?

The short answer is likely yes, your employer can demand the return of the improper withdrawals. The problem is that the plan has experienced an...

401k deferral and match

It's difficult to say without reading the plan document, but there's a good chance your understanding is correct. Plans can use many different...

When terminated from a job how long does an employer have to give you your pension

Termination alone does not trigger a right to begin receiving benefits from a pension (defined benefit) plan. In a defined benefit plan, benefits...

Should I convert my 401k to a Roth now that I am retired? I want reduce my RMD.

You really need to speak with your tax advisor about this one. There are a lot factors that need to be weighed in determining whether/when to...

What happens to a persons 401k when they die my dad had one so i was wondering first of all if his kids are supposed to get any

If your father had a VESTED* balance in his 401(k) plan when he died, then that amount will be distributed to his beneficary (or beneficiaries) if...

Do I automatically qualify for a pension from my private sector company?

No, simply working for a company that has a pension plan does not mean that you will receive a pension upon reaching a certain age. To know whether...

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You need to go back to the provider that recordkeeps your 401(k) account and tell them you want to do a direct rollover. All you need from them is...

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Can my husbands employer cancel our health benefits without telling us?

I'm afraid I'm going to have to get technical here. When an employee terminates employment, the employer can cancel that individual's health...

Is it legal to only offer some full time employees insurance but not others

Employers are not required to offer insurance to their employees. If an employer chooses to do so, it has the discretion to limit that coverage to...