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 …
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 16, 2021
Retirement experts estimate that a worker will typically need to save at least $1 million to maintain their standard of living in retirement. However, many are far from meeting that goal. According to the Federal Reserve, 25% of U.S. adults …
December 2, 2020
The coronavirus-induced economic crisis has devastated many parts of our economy this year, including state and local governments’ budgets that provide essential services like public safety, education, and nursing. In today’s blog, we will take a deeper look at how …
November 6, 2020
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 …
October 7, 2020
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 …
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/
