Share Your Story: Larry
Throughout the spring, 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=RWNTPRs3fA4″]
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Public Employees Share How They Are Serving During the Coronavirus Pandemic 
Public Employees Share How They Are Serving During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Active and retired public employees across the country are stepping up and helping their communities in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Below, we share stories of how some of them are serving at this time. “I am a retired…
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Share Your Story: Walter 
Share Your Story: Walter
Throughout the spring, 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=DeR2-P9tPHc”]
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Why Does the Cost of Long-Term Care Matter for Retirees? 
Why Does the Cost of Long-Term Care Matter for Retirees?
Long-term care supports 7.9 million Americans over the age of 65 who cannot successfully navigate day to day activities on their own due to their age, according to AARP. With retirement planning, this can be one vital yet expensive aspect…
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Share Your Story: Bill Share Your Story: Bill
Throughout the spring, 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=2K29roI3JS8″]
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Wyoming: A Look at This Year’s Legislative Session 
Wyoming: A Look at This Year’s Legislative Session
On March 6, the Wyoming state legislature wrapped up its annual legislative session. Because it was a budget session, it lasted a quick 20 days, but in that time an inflation adjustment bill passed the state House in part because…
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Share Your Story: Debbie Share Your Story: Debbie
Throughout the spring, 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=ZUKqWwwhYnM”]
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What is the Middle Precariat, and Why Does It Matter for Retirement Security? 
What is the Middle Precariat, and Why Does It Matter for Retirement Security?
The coronavirus outbreak is wreaking havoc not just on our health care system, but also our economy. Restaurants, bars, coffee shops, hotels, airlines, small businesses, and other groups are sidelining workers, slashing hours, and suspending operations in the wake of…
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Share Your Story: Ellen 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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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”]
