Who's got my retirement plan?

[Guest MaryKJSM]

I'm trying to find the current owner(?) of THE SINGER COMPANY GPE SALARIED EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN OF THE SINGER COMPANY. The last owner was Bicoastal Corp of Stamford, CT but they filed for bankruptcy. My address has changed since the last communication in 1991 and I want to be found when I'm ready for retirement. Thank you.

[LCARUSI]

If you are a participant in a qualified plan (active or inactive participant), you should be receiving a Summary Annual Report each year which summarizes the financial activity of the Plan. It also gives key information as to who is the Sponsor, trustee etc. Have you been receiving this?

Also, your name and SS# should have been reported by the Plan Sponsor to the Social Security Administration as a terminated employee with a vested benefit when you ceased active employment and participation (form SSA). The Social Security Administration (who will always have your current address) should notify you when you are due for a benefit. But it is better for you to identify the plan sponsor and give them your current address. You should also request a Summary Plan Description which will explain when you are eligible for your benefit and how to calculate your benefit.

[This message has been edited by LCARUSI (edited 12-01-98).]

[Guest Terry]

Try this PBGC website to search for your pension: http://search.pbgc.gov/srchname.htp