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  • This Week in Pensions: November 8, 2024

    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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. The Social…

  • This Week in Pensions: November 1, 2024

    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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. NPPC Election…

  • This Week in Pensions: October 25, 2024

    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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. Boeing employees…

  • Is Retirement Security Attainable for Americans? (Repost)

    Americans are woefully unprepared for retirement.  It’s not a fact that’s comfortable to face, but the truth is evident. As we continue to observe National Retirement Security Month, today we’ll explore the stark reality of retirement insecurity for countless hard-working…

  • This Week in Pensions: October 18, 2024

    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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. NPPC News…

  • The Financial Health of Public Pensions: Facts vs. Fiction

    On any given day in America, news outlets run headlines sensationalizing the funding status, investment returns, and management of state and municipal pension systems. Whether it’s a Milliman analysis, a Pew report, or a local newspaper, reporting can be confusing…

  • This Week in Pensions: October 11, 2024

    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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. NPPC News…

  • The Dangers of Project 2025: A Threat to Public Service and Retirement Security

    A shadow looms over the integrity of our government and the welfare of its public servants: Project 2025. This right-wing initiative proposes to embed approximately 50,000 far-right political loyalists into nonpartisan civil service jobs, displacing dedicated public servants and converting…

  • This Week in Pensions: October 4, 2024

    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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. NPPC News…

  • National Retirement Security Month: Why Public Pensions Matter More Than Ever

    At NPPC, we consistently highlight the value of defined-benefit pensions for public employees and everyone lucky enough to have one. But what about the millions who don’t have access to a secure retirement plan? Every October, during National Retirement Security…

  • This Week in Pensions: September 27, 2024

    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. You need to know this news in the fight for a secure retirement. NPPC News…

  • Want to Solve the Worker Shortage Crisis? Try Pensions.

    Nowadays, we often hear about businesses needing more workers or struggling to build stable talent pools. The worker shortage epidemic has become the new normal, as the issue is constantly echoed in the media and permeates many everyday conversations. The…