Welcome to this month’s first 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 …
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As routine as the changing of the seasons, every year, Truth in Accounting (TIA) produces a new report which declares that taxpayers across the country will somehow have to foot a huge tax bill immediately to pay for their state’s …
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This year, the holiday season will look a little different due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped some from acting like Grinches and spreading misinformation around public pensions and their ability to offer a secure retirement. Below are …
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Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition Improv comedy is not really my thing, but there are a few principles in improv that I find helpful when engaging with people who bring up negative news about …
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Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition Like clockwork, we can expect certain things to appear in a periodic fashion. Flowers show up in the spring, leaves cover the sidewalk in autumn––and every year, Truth in …
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Last month, Truth in Accounting (an organization with ties to groups that attack public workers’ retirement security) published a misleading report titled “Financial State of the States” which grades states based on their supposed fiscal health. The report deceptively cites …
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