As at many other companies, IBM's pension-fund surplus, fueled by the rising stock market, has boosted reported profits. Janet Krueger comments . Feds deny pension profit plan vote. Execs allegedly gain from benefit cuts . The attempt sheds light on the issue of how executives may realize personal financial benefits from trimming pension benefits for employees.
Corporations change rules on retirees .
But many companies are now changing the rules. An IBM retiree comments . Companies still scrounge for ways to reduce pension benefits. By Ellen E. Schultz. It's a place to cut.