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 …
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 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 …
January 31, 2020
FRANKFORT, Ky. — As state lawmakers continue to grapple with funding teacher pensions, some say lessons from neighboring West Virginia can offer insight into whether or not Kentucky should switch to a defined-contribution retirement plan for teachers or uphold its …
December 12, 2019
Holidays are one of the rare moments throughout the year when you can gather with loved ones. In between partaking in activities such as avoiding cold weather and doing last-minute shopping, you can also view this time as an opportunity …
September 18, 2019
This month, we wrote about The Truth About Cost Sharing and Pew Charitable Trusts using pension plans in Tennessee, South Dakota, and Wisconsin as examples of cost-sharing policy. We went on to debunk the assertion that cost-sharing policies are the …
As a result of the April 2 ruling, up to 78,000 public employees in Alaska could buy their way back into Tier 1, which would provide them with the financial security they deserve after dedicating their careers in service to the state. https://protectpensions.org/2021/04/14/victory-alaskas-public-employees/
Thank a public employee today! https://protectpensions.org/2021/04/13/public-employee-stories-april-13-2021/
Americans’ support for pensions isn’t surprising considering the current state of retirement insecurity. http://ow.ly/oBNm50Eby64
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Today, hear from Sandy in Colorado about how spending from her pension benefits stimulates the state's economy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQwtSxJh4G0
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