Endives are crisp and bitter when raw, making them a great addition to brighten up salads this time of year. When cooked, endive's sharp flavor softens into a mellow sweetness -- whether steamed, grilled or braised. They're one versatile ingredient for your winter kitchen.
The Pension Protection Act & Hybrid LTC. The Pension Protect Act (PPA) was passed by Congress in 2006 and became effective in 2010. The law provides tax advantages for consumers who wish to purchase a long term care policy using a non-qualified annuity policy. The provision in the I.R.S tax code allowing for this is called a 1035 tax free exchange.
Waiver of the 10% Early Distribution Penalty for Public Safety Employees Age 50 and Older. Section 828 of the Pension Protection Act waives the 10% penalty for early distributions made to âqualified public safety employeesâ who separate from service after attaining age 50 (instead of age 55, as was the case prior to the Act). 1  This provision applies to distributions made after the Actâs date of enactment (August 17, 2006).