Grants for Burial Expenses Related To Pentagon Disaster
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, VA has established a fund to aid Northern Virginia families making funeral arrangements for a loved one. Speak with the funeral directors or pastors about obtaining a grant from Pentagon Victims’ Funeral Fund.… Continue reading
Benefits Programs for Public Safety Officers
Department Of Justice offers benefits to eligible survivors of Federal, state, or public safety officers whose death is the direct and proximate result of a personal (traumatic) injury sustained in the line of duty. A Public Safety Officer is defined… Continue reading
Disability Benefits Brochure Available Online
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has created an online booklet to help answer questions regarding the various kinds of disability benefits available and to assist individuals with the application process. Contact Social Security Administration, Office of Public Inquiries, 6401 Security… Continue reading
Aid for Survivors of Law Enforcement Officers
Concerns of Police Survivors, also known as COPS, is a nationwide non-profit organization that provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Programs offered include a… Continue reading
Get An Estimate of Your Retirement Needs
The seventh annual Retirement Confidence Survey shows that only 36% of workers have tried to determine how much they’ll need to save for retirement. And of those that tried, 24% still don’t know.Get a free copy of Get a Ballpark… Continue reading
Excused Absence and Assistance to Federal Employees Affected by the Attacks
The Office of Personnel Management has set policies for those government workers affected by the September 11th attacks on the Pentagon. Depending on the situation, some workers can be excused from duty without charge to leave or loss of pay.… Continue reading
Checking Into Your Retirement Check
Did you work some place twenty years ago that is no longer in business? What about an old pension fund that was in financial trouble? Don’t give up. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC monitors and sometimes takes over private… Continue reading
When To Call In The Pension Police
You are putting in your years with the company, but you better make sure you will get what you are due when you retire. Over 42 million workers and retirees are covered by employer-sponsored pension plans. The Pension Benefit Guaranty… Continue reading
Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for needy Families (TANF) is a federal program that provides a monthly cash grant and medical care to families with children who have experienced a sudden drop in income due to the loss of a spouse or job.… Continue reading
Benefits for New York’s Finest
Members of the New York Fraternal Order Of Police and their families are eligible for a variety of benefits including insurance, survivor’s aid, dental programs, optical plans, college planning, investment programs, and FREE financial consultations. A special World Trade Center… Continue reading
