Share Your Story: Ellen
Throughout the winter, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5ycdKIkP5Y”]
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This Week in Pensions: March 13, 2020 
This Week in Pensions: March 13, 2020
Welcome to today’s edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement. Here…
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How Public Pensions Help Rural & Small Town America 
How Public Pensions Help Rural & Small Town America
About one in five Americans lives in rural areas and small towns across the United States, and they face unique economic challenges compared with those living and working in other areas of the country. Many of these communities, for example,…
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Background on Connecticut’s Pension Systems 
Background on Connecticut’s Pension Systems
Today’s post was written by the Connecticut Coalition for Retirement Security’s Alisha Blake. Connecticut has five different pension plans. The three largest plans are the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS), the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), and the Municipal Employees’ Retirement…
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Share Your Story: Barbara 
Share Your Story: Barbara
Throughout the winter, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR4-JPFkAQ”]
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This Week in Pensions: March 6, 2020 
This Week in Pensions: March 6, 2020
Welcome to March’s first edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…
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The Backstory: Public Pensions in Texas 
The Backstory: Public Pensions in Texas
Today’s post was written by the Texas Pension Coalition’s Keegan Shepherd. Public pensions have been an integral part of the Lone Star State for a long time. The Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)—one of the twenty largest pension systems…
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Iowa: A Historical Look at Public Pensions Iowa: A Historical Look at Public Pensions
In 2019, we explored the history of public pension systems in Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Kansas. These plans were fraught with years of underfunding and legislative tax breaks and subsidies to corporations. In recent years, lawmakers in these states have tried…
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Share Your Story: Cynthia Share Your Story: Cynthia
Throughout the winter, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lotCq14M0tU”]
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This Week in Pensions: February 28, 2020 This Week in Pensions: February 28, 2020
Welcome to February’s final edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…
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Wyoming: A Historical Look at Public Pensions 
Wyoming: A Historical Look at Public Pensions
Throughout the last few months, we have explored the history of several states and their pension funds including Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Each of these states’ pension funds can speak of their successes when bolstering communities through economic investment and…
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What is the Elder Index, and Why Does It Matter for Retirees? What is the Elder Index, and Why Does It Matter for Retirees?
When it comes to preparing for one’s golden years, retirees are often left on the hook for figuring out how to afford basic necessities in retirement. One tool, however, can help retirees understand their future budgets. The Elder Index is…
