BENEFICIAL CORP

Q: Mar 31 1998

FY: Dec 31 1997

FY: Dec 31 1997

Q: Sep 30 1997

Q: Jun 30 1997

Q: Mar 31 1997

FY: Dec 31 1996

Q: Sep 30 1996

Q: Aug 9 1996

Q: May 10 1996

FY: Dec 31 1995

Q: Sep 30 1995

Q: Aug 11 1995

FY: Jul 7 1995

Q: May 12 1995

FY: Mar 23 1995

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Current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Notification of removal from listing and/or registration on a national securities exchange

Certification of termination of registration of a class of securities (Section 12(b))

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