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 …
August 11, 2021
This Saturday, August 14, is National Financial Awareness Day and the anniversary of the Social Security Act. We acknowledge each because they both raise awareness about the importance of guaranteeing a secure retirement. While we do not know the origins …
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 …
February 10, 2021
Today, we will be re-sharing this blog post originally published by Tyler Bond on February 28, 2017. Updated information will be reflected in italics. A report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds that at least three-fourths of …
October 14, 2020
Retirement experts often cite the “three-legged stool” as a framework for retirement planning, which is that income from Social Security, personal savings (such as a personal defined-contribution plan), and a defined-benefit pension are critical for a secure retirement. How much …
August 26, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is affecting the economic security of workers of all ages. However, it has been particularly damaging for older workers, as it has led to more of them retiring early. Older workers have been impacted by the one-two …
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.
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Check out the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! https://protectpensions.org/2022/01/14/week-pensions-january-14-2022/
