January 18, 2022
Over the years, NPPC has produced content outlining two critical topics: 401(k)s and the retirement security crisis and how converting public employees from a defined-benefit plan to a defined-contribution plan can cause states financial issues in the future. In our …
January 5, 2022
In the 1978 Revenue Act passed by the United States Congress, a small provision was inserted into the Internal Revenue Code called Section 401(k). Section 401(k) allowed employees to avoid taxation on deferred compensation. Although the tax code can be …
November 3, 2021
This post was originally written by Tyler Bond in 2018. Defined benefit pensions are the most secure form of retirement savings. This has been true for decades and is why cities and states have offered pensions to their public employees …
October 6, 2021
In honor of World Teacher’s Day yesterday, we recognized the sacrifices teachers and school personnel make for our communities by sharing some of their stories. Today, we’re going to share why defined-benefit pensions are the best way to ensure they …
September 22, 2021
Last month, Bellwether Education Partners published a misleading new report ranking teacher pensions in every state across America. Not surprisingly, given the organization’s past advocacy against pensions, the report is littered with falsehoods and inaccurate information about pensions’ ability to …
August 27, 2021
Welcome to this month’s last 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 …
Check out our new report: Fiscal Responsibility and 401(k)s: Why Converting Public Employees to Defined-Contribution Retirement Plans Is Wrong For Your State
https://protectpensions.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/National-Conversion-Report-1.pdf
Today we reflect on the legacy of civil rights leader and labor advocate, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #MLKDay
Every public employee has a story. Today, hear from Wayne in Colorado about how his pension has allowed him to remain self-sufficient.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKBBcTcWwhA
Have you gotten the chance to check out our youtube channel? Our videos tell you everything you need to know about pensions and more.
https://www.youtube.com/c/ProtectpensionsOrgNPPC
Check out the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! https://protectpensions.org/2022/01/14/week-pensions-january-14-2022/
