November 10, 2021
In July, we wrote about ProPublica’s series exposing that the ultra-rich are using Roth IRAs as a tax-free piggy bank. In the original reporting and blog post below, you’ll see that wealthy businessman Peter Thiel has a Roth IRA with …
August 20, 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 …
July 7, 2021
The dream of a secure retirement is out of reach for most Americans. Fifty-seven percent of workers do not have anything saved for retirement. Voters across party lines overwhelmingly agree that the nation faces a retirement security crisis. However, the …
June 9, 2021
When a full-time employee starts a new position that includes a retirement benefit, their employer will usually introduce them to their retirement package in their first few days on the job. During this time, it can be easy for one …
October 24, 2018
This week is National Retirement Security Week! Proclaimed by an official declaration from Congress in 2016, each year supporters of 401(k)-style defined contribution plans use this week to promote their products. We’ve decided to take back retirement security from the …
October 26, 2017
This week there has been a lot of discussion about the forthcoming Republican tax reform plan. In particular, there has been significant coverage of President Trump’s tweet about 401(k)s and protecting their current tax status. The president’s tweet has prompted …
