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QDROs: Shared vs. Separate?
One question you may hear when preparing to divide a retirement plan is “shared or separate interest?” What does that mean? It’s an important decision and one worth understanding. To begin with, here’s an example: Suppose Ms. Smith is a long-time employee of the Jones Company and is a fully vested participant in the… Read More »
What does “half” mean when it comes to QDROs?
There’s a famous intelligence test that is sometimes used in job interviews. You hand the candidate a piece of paper and ask them to divide it in half. Some candidates will grab the paper and rip into two parts. Other candidates will fold the paper carefully and attempt to get close to a clean… Read More »
