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”]
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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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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…
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Share Your Story: Eddie Share Your Story: Eddie
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=ShWBcgenjN0&feature=youtu.be”]
