February 24, 2021
We’re almost a full year into the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the resulting economic downturn, state and local governments could face budget shortfalls of $300 billion over the next two fiscal years. As a result, some have argued that policymakers …
February 23, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines. Teachers …
January 27, 2021
Nearly a year after the coronavirus-induced economic crisis began, the U.S. economy still has not recovered to pre-pandemic levels. While the stock market has performed better than expected during the pandemic, too many people still cannot afford their basic needs. …
January 26, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines. Here …
January 15, 2021
Welcome to this week’s edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement. Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out some stories of …
December 23, 2020
As this turbulent year comes to an end, our team wanted to take some time to share what we have been grateful for, and what we want to achieve in the fight for retirement security next year. Below, members of …
Today, Rohan from Connecticut shares why his pension is important to guarantee a secure retirement. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMWMGRdsPlM
Here's the news you need to know in the fight for retirement security!
https://protectpensions.org/2021/02/26/week-pensions-february-26-2021/
NEWS: Report finds that despite a highly divisive political climate, Americans across party lines share concerns about their financial security in retirement. http://ow.ly/iqRw50DDhfE
#Retirement #SocialSecurity #Pension #401k
Today, we released a new report which examines the potential impacts of converting pensions into defined-contribution 401(k) accounts.
Spoiler alert: It's not pretty. https://protectpensions.org/2021/02/24/new-report-examines-consequences-switching-public-employees-401ks/
Converting pensions into 401(k)s would raise costs for the state and make it harder to recruit public employees. Learn more in this new report from @ProtectPensions: https://protectpensions.org/2021/02/24/new-report-examines-consequences-switching-public-employees-401ks/
