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Current Pension Topics: More ‘Contributions’ Pluses By JOEL L. FRANK (Second of two parts)      Last week’s column dealt with why a Defined Contribution retirement plan — under which benefits are determined by set contributions from both employers and employees — is often more advantageous to the employee than a Defined Benefit plan, under which an employee who remains with a single employer r More ... YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY By David Brown      A Social Security beneficiary who calls the program’s national 800 number — 1-800-772-1213 — now has attractive service options. He or she can choose to speak to a live service representative or the beneficiary can choose to use Advanced Speech Recognition technology to conduct important Social Secu More ... Ask the City Ethicist: Misuse of a City Position By JESSICA H. HOGAN      Q.: My brother is considering employment at my city agency. Can I recommend him for a position? More ... Please click here for our Copyright Notice.