Need help writing a retirement announcement?
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There once was a man in the Air Force\nwho finished his 20 years\nNow he'll cruisin' the golf course\nafter he buys you all beers\n\nI'm writting to let you all know\nhis time in the service is done\nwe thank you for helping us though\nnow he'd rather have fun
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Start here, http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/\nAll employee retirement plans have to conform to certain federal guidelines.  They are overseen by the Department of Labor and the IRS.  You can also call 866-444-ebsa.\n\nGood luck!!
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I suggest you contact your local writing or editing groups. There are writers who specialize in doing business plans.
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Ahhh, time for a little skip tracing on an account eh? I would first gather all the available information on the IRA, the company you worked for and the bank before it changed names. I would be looking for old statements on the IRA. I would then devote a entire spiral notebook to the task. Begin by calling any phone numbers on the statements. Call the old company you worked for and find out if they still use the same plan and be prepared to take notes at every step. Write down dates, times,numbers called, people talked to, their direct lines, their extension numbers, their positions in the company etc. like fax numbers email addresses etc. The hardest part will be to get to the right place department, person. The right department will be benefits or HR or close. Once you have navigated that maze you should find it required that you positively identify yourself to the people who will hold the answers to your questions. make sure you are talking to the head of the horse and not the rear part that will likely provide what you do not want. Ask to speak to supervisors and make sure they know you are in need of help while assuring them you are taking notes as far as names numbers and call notes etc. The occasional drop of a line including words like federal trade commission, state attorney generals complaints division and the securities and exchange commission can help to show you mean business and will complain if needed will almost certainly help to get their attention. remember you are not here to make friends, thios is serious business and if you are not getting the help you need call back and complain like crazy demanding corporate contact information and actually complain in writing. The squeaky wheel gets the grease and these people are not going to be making any money helping you but you need to show them you are not going to take no for an answer and will rain on their lazy day parade if they do not give you help and clear answers. Something has happened along the way where you moved, lost touch, failed to put in a change of address or something because these entities are I believe required to provide you with statements of the status of your account. \n\nThe IRS may have been receiving data from them even if you have not. You may need to talk to an accountant of good repute to see if you need to modify your tax statements from prior years as well, I am not sure about that. Try calling the IRS to see if they have any documents more recent than yours if you do not get firm results on day 1 of your search. They may be able to take you right where you ned to be with a few calls. If there is alocal office time a trip there in mid to late afternoon on a middle of day week when the line will be small to ask in person what they may have that can help you. \n\nBy starting the process with conviction and knowing the faster and more enthusiastically you dig in the better results you are going to get. By keeping notes while always trying to speak to the head of departments  you should be able to track down your money in less than a day. Keep detailed notes. Make an actual map page showing on paper whewre you have searched and where you think you should try next. Think like the money, where would have been the logical place for it to have gone?? Who knows the answers to your questions and do not waste time speaking with people who are customer service, they know little more than what they are told and the chance they have been told what happened 10 years ago is less than the chance you want their job. Focus on the former employer or administrator of the old plan and the bank that had the account originally even if they have changed names. You may be in for a nice surprise when you do find the dough though. Good Luck. Be persistent and demanding. Make sure you let everyone know you are taking notes as far as name date time numbers called people talked to etc and talk to supervisors not paid by the hour folks who probably dont even know
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Sorry that I cant help, but make sure that you keep most of the spare time for yourself.\nIt would be so easy to slip back into full time work, having earned a deserved retirement.
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first know exactly what the funds go for and tell them when you call/contact them, also give them suggestions of what they may contribute, tell them how successiful it was in past years. Hope this helps
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well, it depends on where there is.  you can check w/ the embassy of that country.   \n I totally agree w/ you on this. I someday will do the same and head to N. Africa.\ngood luck and congrats on your retirement !!
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Show him how you've done it and the rewards it has brought you.\n\nIf he's the type who hates work, play up the early retirement angle.
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You don't have to disclose anything about your personal views concerning the military. Tell them you "fulfilled you obligation" being Active for 23 years. Tell them you retired but you're not ready to leave the work force. They don't need to know your personal business.
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How about Retired Persons or Mature Persons.\n\nDifferent counties write millages in different ways. The county you are looking into might have a website that will explain its process.\n\nGood luck
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http://www.bplans.com/sp/businessplans.cfm - you can use the formats on here and keep the words down to 1500 words - not sure you'll find one except someone will do it specifically for you!!
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try\ninvestmentweekly,\nyahoo finance also has good info
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This is best if done on company letterhaed, even if you need to design this for the job.\nThe letter should state:\nThe announcement of the move, including an effective date or range of dates.\nThe new location and any change of mailing address.\nAny change in telephone numbers, if necessary or a statement that you can still be reached at the old number.\nIf you want, a reason for the change in address (bigger, better, more centrally located, etc.).\nYou should also include an assurance that the quality of goods and services will not be changed.\nYou might also give a number to call if they have any question or a small map of the new location.
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Simply say "I regret to inform you, but I must resign from my current position. My last day will be_____. I will gladly help with the pursuit and training of a replacement until that time. I appreciate the experience this firm has given me." It's usually best if you don't put a reason in writing, as it's your right to quit without cause....and anything you say will only annoy your boss, or get you in some kind of legal trouble. If asked, say you got a better offer, or say you were looking for something that provides more of a challenge. You may find your boss will give you a raise to keep you.
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It's a colleague, not a friend, so I would just keep it very simple.......\n\n"Congratulations on your new beginning"
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There are a number of awesome business plan books at your local library that will help you with the form (and samples) that will help you fill in the details. The problem with what benefits to provide to employees is that each has its cost which might not be approved by Management. Since I dont know what you have now, it's hard to suggest what better would be. Ask the employees what they'd like to see? Personally I would love an employer to offer a match on a 401K plan, tuition reimbursement, disability insurance, and discount buying plans. In regards to training, send the retail staff out in the field with installers (and get those installers into the office) so each can see what it's like on the other side. Any kind of trade publications and/or video training seminars would be great but don't make it so employees have to do it on their own time. Take time with the employees so they get a better overview not only of their jobs but of the company. Now how to increase sales??? Definately get a referral program going for customers to have reason to spread the word about your company to others. Word of mouth is the cheapest possible form of advertising and most effective. Don't forget to "tip" customers that refer others to you. If you dont have a website, get one and advertise it every where you can. Also, find other businesses that you can cross-refer to your clients and for them to refer to theirs. You dont want to work with competition but if you sell tile but not carpet, pair up with those who sell carpet but not tile. You get the point. There are lots of low cost ways to advertise your business. Check out the book (I found at library) called "Marketing without Money" by Nicholas E Bade. There are 300 tips on how to get your company name out there... surely a few will work for you. Does any of this help???
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Write about where you see yourself 5, 10, 20, 50 years in the future. \n\nWrite about what you would do if you had an unlimited amount of money.\n\nWrite about your dream vacation.\n\nWrite about the person who has influenced you the most.\n\nWrite about the strangest dream (not aspiration, but while sleeping) you have ever had.\n\nWrite about your favorite place in the world that you have been.\n\nWrite about a significant moment in your life that has changed you in some way.\n\nWrite about your relationship with God.\n\nWrite about your earliest memory.\n\nWrite about the things your parents did while raising you, that you will do or will not do with your own children.\n\nWrite about your dream job for the future.\n\nWrite about your favorite thing to do on the weekend.\n\nWrite about your favorite pet.\n\nWrite about your favorite tv show or video game.\n\nWrite about a current event in the news and how it affects you.\n\nGood luck!