This Week in Pensions: May 14, 2021
Welcome to this week’s 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 of…
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This Week in Pensions: May 14, 2021 -
When a “Defined-Benefit” Isn’t a Defined-Benefit 
When a “Defined-Benefit” Isn’t a Defined-Benefit
The term “defined-benefit” has been traditionally used as a synonym for “pension.” Increasingly, the term is being used to describe hybrid cash balance plans. While not wholly inaccurate, as we’ll explain, it is certainly misleading for employees and lawmakers to…
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Public Employee Stories: May 11, 2021 
Public Employee Stories: May 11, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines. Here…
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This Week in Pensions: May 7, 2021 This Week in Pensions: May 7, 2021
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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Wyoming Report Examines the Consequences of Switching Public Employees to 401(k)s 
Wyoming Report Examines the Consequences of Switching Public Employees to 401(k)s
As state legislative sessions are coming to an end around the country, state policymakers have faced budget deficits due to the coronavirus pandemic. To fill their budget deficits, some have argued that policymakers should consider taking away defined-benefit pensions for…
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Public Employee Stories: May 4, 2021 Public Employee Stories: May 4, 2021
May the 4th be with you, and happy Teacher Appreciation Day! During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting…
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This Week in Pensions: April 30, 2021 This Week in Pensions: April 30, 2021
Welcome to this month’s last 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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How the Reason Foundation Misleads the Public on Pensions 
How the Reason Foundation Misleads the Public on Pensions
We have covered the Reason Foundation on our blog before and developed a video about them. This year, they have focused on overemphasizing public pensions’ unfunded liabilities, creating the illusion that pensions are not financially stable and a burden on…
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Public Employee Stories: April 27, 2021 Public Employee Stories: April 27, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines. Teachers…
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This Week in Pensions: April 23, 2021 This Week in Pensions: April 23, 2021
Welcome to this week’s 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 of…
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Vermont Can Heed Minnesota’s Lessons on Pension Reform 
Vermont Can Heed Minnesota’s Lessons on Pension Reform
On Friday, April 2, Vermont House Speaker Jill Krowinski tabled an effort to reduce the state’s unfunded liabilities. The proposal would have required public employees to increase their contributions, stay in the workforce longer, and reduce or eliminate the cost-of-living…
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Public Employee Stories: April 20, 2021 Public Employee Stories: April 20, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines. Here…
