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8 Legit Ways to Get Free Money from the Government

November 18, 2022 · Personal Finance
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6. Unclaimed Pension Benefits

Remember pensions? Because most businesses have replaced them with 401(k) plans, few employees now receive pensions, which provide guaranteed income in retirement.

That can be a great deal, yet many Americans reportedly overlook their pension benefits. According to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp., about 80,000 people still haven’t claimed their free money, and there is over $300 million in unclaimed pension money.

Want to check if any of that is yours? The PBGC’s website has a search engine where you can type your name or the name of the company where you worked.

And if you want to make sure you won’t lose track of your retirement money, you should consider looking for an affordable financial planning service that operates online.

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3 comments on “8 Legit Ways to Get Free Money from the Government”

  1. Terence Moed says:
    January 13, 2023 at 7:57 pm

    Being unemployed at this time. this could really help out

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  2. Charlotte Young says:
    January 2, 2023 at 7:45 am

    How do I get information to see if I’m eligibilable for the Weatherization program?

    Reply
  3. Cheryle Morgan says:
    December 11, 2022 at 10:57 pm

    There are no ways listed.?????

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