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• Don't Overlook Retirement Assets In A Divorce

  BNET - 2009-01-01

  If you find yourself going through a divorce, it is important that you do not forget about your retirement when considering who gets what in the property settlement. Besides the house, the cars and the dogs, pensions earned during a marriage are considered joint assets and marital property. In fact,...

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• Why Is It Important That I Name A Beneficiary For My Retirement Account?

  BNET - 2009-01-01

  One of the most neglected aspects of retirement planning is making sure you have designated one or more beneficiaries for your account. A beneficiary is the person who would receive the money in your retirement account in the event of your death. It is always a good idea to have...

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• Retirement Plan Withdrawal

  BNET - 2009-01-01

  Withdrawing money from a qualified retirement plan, such as a Traditional IRA, 401k or 403b plan, among others, can create a sizable tax obligation. If you are under 59 ½ you may also be subject to a 10% early withdrawal penalty. Use this tool to see what your net withdrawal...

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• Prudential Financial Completes Acquisition of MullinTBG

  - 2008-10-14

  Deal Strengthens Leading Position in Retirement & Executive Benefits Marketplace NEWARK, N.J. -- Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of MullinTBG, a leading provider of executive benefit solutions and financing strategies. MullinTBG companies, including MullinTBG Insurance Agency Services, LLC, MullinTBG Advisors, its...

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• Prudential Named A 100 Best Company by Working Mother Magazine

  - 2008-10-10

  NEWARK, N.J. -- Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) was recently named one of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies. This is the 19th year that Prudential has made the list demonstrating the company's long-standing commitment to family friendly benefits and supportive workplaces. With more employees taking advantage of alternative...

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• Prudential Financial Eligible Funds Participate in U.S. Treasury Money Market Guarantee Program

  - 2008-10-07

  NEWARK, N.J. -- Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) announced today that the retail mutual fund board of directors/trustees for the eligible JennisonDryden and Target mutual funds, and the Prudential Institutional Liquidity Portfolio, approved their participation in the U.S. Treasury Department's Temporary Guaranty Program for U.S. Money Market Mutual Funds. The...

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• More Than 32,000 People in 12 Countries Will Participate in 14th Annual Prudential Global Volunteer Day

  - 2008-09-25

  More Than $27 Million in Volunteer Service Donated in Program's History NEWARK, N.J. -- On Saturday, October 4, more than 32,000 Prudential Financial [NYSE:PRU] employees and their families and friends will take part in the company's 14th annual Global Volunteer Day by donating their time and talent to community...

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• Prudential Financial Earns Highest Score in Corporate Equality Index

  - 2008-09-23

  NEWARK, N.J. -- Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) earned the highest score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for its programs and practices that support the inclusion of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender GLBT employees, consumers and investors. "All employees are valued and encouraged...

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• AmeriHealth NJ Secures Naming Rights to New Jersey Devils' Practice Facility

  - 2008-09-02

  To be known as the AmeriHealth Pavilion ISELIN, N.J. -- AmeriHealth New Jersey, a health care insurance carrier based in Iselin and Mt. Laurel, N.J., has secured exclusive naming rights to the New Jersey Devils' practice facility, adjacent to the Devils' Prudential Center arena in Newark. As part...

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• Suits aimed at recovering subprime investment losses could shape adviser roles

  - 2008-09-01

  Once the scope of the subprime mortgage crisis became clear, a number of pension and 401k plans with assets invested in subprime mortgage obligations filed lawsuits to recover their losses. They cite a provision of ERISA that holds fiduciaries liable for losses resulting from a breach of fiduciary responsibilities. Additional...

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