Topic: Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

In keeping student loan rates low, Congress sends hidden message

The House and Senate passed measures to address student loan rates, transportation funding, and flood insurance, showing that when Congress wants to get things done, it can. 

Robert Reich How does the uber-wealthy Romney pay so little in taxes?

Romeny's low tax rate, and how he achieved it, provides an important lesson in how tax laws need to change.

Obama and recess appointments: He's not the only one to make them often

Recent presidents have made more recess appointments because of partisan gridlock in the Senate, where nominations are held up, analysts say. Obama has made 18 so far. Bush made 171 in his eight years in office.

Gaming the budget window: How much would funding Medicare payments really cost?

To appear fiscally prudent, lawmakers want to pay for that spending by raising new revenues or reducing other spending essentially by making it easier for corporations to underfund employee pensions.

Searching for unclaimed money? It's easier than it used to be.

Americans could be owed $33 billion in unclaimed money, such as forgotten bank accounts. The money per account is usually small, but the search process has become easier with the Internet.

Trouble for federal agency that backs 44 million pensions

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. faces rising deficits. A big bankruptcy could swamp it.

Today's news stories: Troops in Iraq, graduation mayhem in France, and limiting youth access to credit

Will pension funds suffer the next financial implosion?

Concerns mount as to whether these plans can stay afloat amid recession.

GM, Chrysler bailout: bankruptcy on the cheap

GM is asking the US Treasury for an extra $16.6 billion. Chrysler wants another $5 billion.

Traditional pensions: Are they at risk?

Many defined-benefit plans are underfunded. Here's how to keep track of your benefits.

Financial Q&A: The consequences of drawing on pensions at an early age

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