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Last week, the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) released a report that shows how financial asset inequality contributes to the retirement security crisis. NIRS’s research examined the ownership of financial assets by class and race among the members of…
In a recent article for Vox, a woman named Laura shared how becoming a caregiver for her two aging parents depleted her finances. At first, Laura thought that she could afford to care for her parents because she worked as…
Today, we are re-sharing this blog post originally published on June 30, 2016. Defined-benefit pensions are the most secure and reliable way to provide retirement security for working families. The key feature of pensions is that they pay a guaranteed…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them…
The month of August is when teachers and school personnel across the country prepare to head back to school. As these valuable members of our communities get ready for another school year, we can do one thing to thank them…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their communities need them…
This Saturday, August 14, is National Financial Awareness Day and the anniversary of the Social Security Act. We acknowledge each because they both raise awareness about the importance of guaranteeing a secure retirement. While we do not know the origins…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them…
Today, we will be re-sharing this blog post that was originally published on February 25, 2019. In the past few years, states have considered legislation that would require public pension plans to conduct financial stress testing. While we’ve mostly written…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them…
It’s more important than ever that every American should have access to a stable and dignified retirement. According to the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS), 67% of Americans say the country faces a retirement security crisis. However, defined-benefit (DB)…
Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them…