30 Days of Forgotten Corporate Cash
Companies close. Pensions don't disappear. When a plan ends, the federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation often takes over — and it is still holding money for people it cannot find.
Open the PBGC search toolThese employer entries are conversation starters, not proof of a benefit. Working for a company listed here does not mean you have a pension. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is the official federal source — search your name there to find out.
Day 1
1958–2002
Discount department store chain in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
If you worked here, use the official PBGC unclaimed pension search to check whether a benefit may be listed in your name.
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1893–2018
Nationwide department store, catalog, and service business.
Former employees can check the official PBGC search to see whether any unclaimed pension benefit is on file.
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1852–1967
Automobile manufacturer based in South Bend, Indiana.
A quick search on PBGC.gov, the official federal source, will show whether there is anything listed under your name.
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1912–2002
Steelmaker with operations in Ohio, Indiana, and Pennsylvania.
Worked here at some point? The official PBGC search is the place to confirm whether a benefit exists.
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1879–1997
Variety store chain with locations in downtowns across the country.
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1949–2008
West Coast department store chain.
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1926–1991
Airline hubbed in Miami and New York.
If you worked here, use the official PBGC unclaimed pension search to check whether a benefit may be listed in your name.
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1928–1982
Dallas-based airline that ceased operations in 1982.
Former employees can check the official PBGC search to see whether any unclaimed pension benefit is on file.
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1927–1991
International airline with crew bases in New York, Miami, and San Francisco.
A quick search on PBGC.gov, the official federal source, will show whether there is anything listed under your name.
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1930–2001
Airline with major operations in Kansas City and St. Louis.
Worked here at some point? The official PBGC search is the place to confirm whether a benefit exists.
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1872–2001
Catalog and department store retailer.
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1949–2009
Consumer electronics retail chain.
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1857–2003
Large integrated steel producer.
If you worked here, use the official PBGC unclaimed pension search to check whether a benefit may be listed in your name.
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1946–present (restructured)
Aluminum smelting and fabrication company.
Former employees can check the official PBGC search to see whether any unclaimed pension benefit is on file.
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1999–2009
Automotive parts manufacturer spun off from General Motors.
A quick search on PBGC.gov, the official federal source, will show whether there is anything listed under your name.
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1937–2001
Instant photography manufacturer based in Massachusetts.
Worked here at some point? The official PBGC search is the place to confirm whether a benefit exists.
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1899–2022 (as stores)
Discount department store chain with nationwide locations.
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1951–1999
Northeast discount department store chain.
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1958–2001
New England discount store chain.
If you worked here, use the official PBGC unclaimed pension search to check whether a benefit may be listed in your name.
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1908–2011
Boston-based off-price retailer.
Former employees can check the official PBGC search to see whether any unclaimed pension benefit is on file.
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1934–2002
Catalog showroom retailer.
A quick search on PBGC.gov, the official federal source, will show whether there is anything listed under your name.
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1925–2022 (restaurants ended earlier)
Restaurant and motor lodge chain.
Worked here at some point? The official PBGC search is the place to confirm whether a benefit exists.
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1888–1991
Automat restaurant chain in Philadelphia and New York.
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1914–1988
Menswear retail chain.
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1938–1977
Value clothing retailer with suburban locations.
If you worked here, use the official PBGC unclaimed pension search to check whether a benefit may be listed in your name.
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1900–1980
Truck manufacturer based in Cleveland.
Former employees can check the official PBGC search to see whether any unclaimed pension benefit is on file.
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1901–1999
Farm and industrial equipment manufacturer based in Wisconsin.
A quick search on PBGC.gov, the official federal source, will show whether there is anything listed under your name.
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1920–2008
Steel producer in the Ohio Valley.
Worked here at some point? The official PBGC search is the place to confirm whether a benefit exists.
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1934–1980
Florida-based airline that merged into Pan Am in 1980.
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1979–1986
Midwest airline formed from several regional carriers.
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