Further progress

On my lunch hour today, I went over to the nearby branch of my bank and asked for a "medallion guarantee" of my signature. This time, I got my usual friendly banker, who knew exactly where the stamp was and how to use it. She didn't ask me to show ID, because she knows who I am. I mailed the paperwork off, and TIAA-CREF can now transfer my IRA from the bank to their care.

The last time I needed to do this (for the stock sale that I refer to as "step 3: profit") I went to a different branch, and spent a long time waiting while they delved in their vaults for the magic medallion.

Further progress

On my lunch hour today, I went over to the nearby branch of my bank and asked for a "medallion guarantee" of my signature. This time, I got my usual friendly banker, who knew exactly where the stamp was and how to use it. She didn't ask me to show ID, because she knows who I am. I mailed the paperwork off, and TIAA-CREF can now transfer my IRA from the bank to their care.

The last time I needed to do this (for the stock sale that I refer to as "step 3: profit") I went to a different branch, and spent a long time waiting while they delved in their vaults for the magic medallion.