This Week in Pensions: October 23, 2020
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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Three Ways You Can Fight for Retirement Security During National Retirement Security Week (And Beyond) 
Three Ways You Can Fight for Retirement Security During National Retirement Security Week (And Beyond)
Happy National Retirement Security Week! The National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators started National Retirement Security Week in 2006 to recognize the importance of a secure retirement, and it’s been observed during the third week of October each year…
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Public Employee Stories: October 20, 2020 
Public Employee Stories: October 20, 2020
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: October 16, 2020 
This Week in Pensions: October 16, 2020
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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Why Fair Wages Matter for a Secure Retirement (Part Two) 
Why Fair Wages Matter for a Secure Retirement (Part Two)
Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition Today’s blog post is part of the Texas Pension Coalition’s ongoing series highlighting the realities workers face during their careers and the subsequent impact on their retirement. While these…
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How Much Do Older Adults Earn From Different Sources of Income? 
How Much Do Older Adults Earn From Different Sources of Income?
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…
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Public Employee Stories: October 13, 2020 Public Employee Stories: October 13, 2020
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: October 9, 2020 This Week in Pensions: October 9, 2020
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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Texas Stands Up to Truth in Accounting 
Texas Stands Up to Truth in Accounting
Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition Like clockwork, we can expect certain things to appear in a periodic fashion. Flowers show up in the spring, leaves cover the sidewalk in autumn––and every year, Truth in…
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Three Truths Against Truth in Accounting’s Attacks on Public Pensions 
Three Truths Against Truth in Accounting’s Attacks on Public Pensions
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…
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Public Employee Stories: October 6, 2020 Public Employee Stories: October 6, 2020
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: October 2, 2020 This Week in Pensions: October 2, 2020
Welcome to October’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 of…
