Did you know that some pensions let your husband name a cat as a beneficiary? True story! In some states, you can leave your pension to Fluffy McFlufferson, and the cat gets more money than you. Okay, not exactly—but a few plans allow charities or even “friends” to be listed without your consent.
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That’s why you need to check the beneficiary form today. I’m serious. Go find it. It’s probably buried in a drawer labeled “Taxes 2008” or “Cursed Documents.”