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”]
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Where Do The 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Retirement Security? 
Where Do The 2020 Presidential Candidates Stand on Retirement Security?
As of today, we are 257 days away from the 2020 presidential election. This election will have the potential to affect the retirement security for millions of Americans. Below we’ve outlined the retirement security plans of all the major presidential…
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Share Your Story: Robert Share Your Story: Robert
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=nu4L7O1kg5U&feature=youtu.be”]
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Retirees Share Why They Love Their Pension Retirees Share Why They Love Their Pension
This Friday is Valentine’s Day (or Anna Howard Shaw Day for those who celebrate other events on February 14). To celebrate, we asked retired public employees to share why they love their pensions. We’ve compiled some of our favorite responses…
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Share Your Story: Dora Share Your Story: Dora
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=F1EpB7LBEqM”]
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Retirees Rally for a COLA in Kansas 
Retirees Rally for a COLA in Kansas
On Monday, more than 100 retired public employees rallied at the Kansas state capitol to demand the state legislature pass a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) this year. In Kansas, the legislature has not granted a COLA since 1997, more than 23…
