About one in five Americans lives in rural areas and small towns across the United States, and they face unique economic challenges compared with those living and working in other areas of the country. Many of these communities, for example, …
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WASHINGTON, March 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — As many small towns and rural communities across America face shrinking populations and slowing economic growth, a new report finds that one positive economic contributor to these areas is the flow of benefit dollars from public pension …
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A new study from the University of Massachusetts’s Gerontology Institute evaluated the gap that exists for retirees who live between poverty and having just enough income to cover their necessary expenses. Retirees in several states face an uphill battle when …
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As 2019 comes to an end, we at the National Public Pension Coalition (NPPC) wanted to take time to reflect on two things: what we were grateful for this year, and what goals we want to achieve in the fight …
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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 …
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Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement. …
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