How can I make sure my pension is covered by the PBGC?
- What's a defined benefit plan?
- Can I decide how my money is invested?
- What's the difference between a defined benefit plan and a defined contribution plan?
- What happens when I retire?
- Exactly how much will I get when I retire?
- Am I eligible for a defined benefit plan?
- Just how common are defined benefit plans?
- What if I work for the government?
- What are the advantages of a defined benefit plan?
- What are the disadvantages of a defined benefit plan?
- Can I tap my money early?
- Can I count on the money to be there when I need it?
- Will PBGC payouts be as big as I was counting on?
- Is there insurance on government plans?
- How can I make sure my pension is covered by the PBGC?
Contact your company's human resources department and ask how to get hold of the Summary Plan Description, which states whether you're covered by the PBGC or not. If you're not, you might want to get together with co-workers and ask why you're not protected. 
