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Professionals' Column March 28, 2008
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Current Pension Topics: Annuities Have Their Limits
By JOEL L. FRANK
      Over a three-day period, I took two calls from readers who recently bought annuities from their banks. The lure of annuities is that they offer higher interest rates than the banks. The problem is that in order to get the higher-interest rate, you agree not to withdraw your money for a certain pe...
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Your Social Security
By DAVID BROWN
      If you didn't sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance when you first became eligible for Medicare, you now have an opportunity to apply - but time is running out. The deadline for applying is March 31. If you miss the deadline, you will have to wait until 2009 to apply.
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Ask the City Ethicist: Misuse of Your City Position
By KARRIE ANN SHERIDAN
      Question: My cousin recently moved to a new apartment, and the post office has not forwarded her benefit checks to her new address. I am a city employee working at a social service agency. May I update my agency's database to correct my cousin's address?
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Know Your Rights: EEOC Filing Rules Eased
By JAMES A. BROWN
      As this column has repeatedly counseled, various options exist for filing a legal claim if you are a victim of employment discrimination. In fact, choices abound. First, you may rely on Federal, state and/or (if you are employed in New York City) local anti-discrimination laws.
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