By Edward Stone, Esq. On August 9, 2021, I joined a number of Association of BellTel Retirees board leaders in a meeting to discuss concerns about recent Prudential announcements regarding the sale of billions of dollars in its retirement businesses. Specifically, Prudential agreed to sell $31 billion of variable annuity contracts to Fortitude Re, a… Read More »

In nature, the ability to survive and thrive requires a readiness to adapt, especially when unforeseen circumstances require quick and decisive judgment. Unable to host our annual in-person member meetings or regional mini-meetings due to the pandemic last year and this year, your Association of BellTel Retirees recognized an opportunity to enhance and expand the… Read More »

The Social Security Board of Trustees recently released its annual report detailing the long-term status of the Social Security Trust funds. The combined trust fund assets are projected to be emptied by 2034, which is one year earlier than last projected, with an estimate of 78% of benefits payable at that time. Of its different… Read More »

We are looking back on 25 years of impact with the Association of BellTel Retirees, and with this 100th issue of your Association’s newsletter, we reflect on a quarter-century of results and a true never-ending persistence in the fight for economic protections for our fellow retirees and surviving spouses. It is what has defined our… Read More »