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Like many folks around the world, we here at NPPC are ringing in 2024 by setting intentions for the upcoming year. In our efforts to guarantee a secure retirement for all public employees, we remain committed to the following: Protecting…
As we approach the year’s conclusion and gear up for the upcoming legislative session, let’s look at the evolving pension landscape across several states. Today, we shed light on the noteworthy shifts in pension policies, pinpoint where we anticipate significant…
Over four decades ago one small change to the Internal Revenue Code through the 1978 Revenue Act changed the course of retirement in America. Section 401(k), originally a retirement tax-deferral initiative, eventually became the name of a financial product, but…
Every day, millions of Americans entrust their children’s education to public schools. Since 1921, the National Education Association and other educational organizations have recognized the week before Thanksgiving as American Education Week – a time to celebrate the many individuals…
Retirement is envisioned as a well-earned chapter of life, a time to savor after years of hard work. However, for countless Americans, a significant roadblock stands in their path–the retirement savings gap. As many retirees have come to realize, their…
Americans are woefully unprepared for retirement. It’s not a fact that’s comfortable to face, but the truth is evident. As we continue to observe National Retirement Security Month, today we’ll explore the stark reality of retirement insecurity for countless hard-working…
For many, October heralds the onset of the fall season, a time of crisp air and changing leaves. However, for NPPC, this month carries a deeper significance. October is a moment to both celebrate retirement security’s accomplishments and recognize the…
This month, as the National Public Pension Coalition (NPPC) commemorates its 16th year, we find ourselves at an important milestone in our ongoing journey to champion the retirement security of working families. Over the past decade and a half, we…
We have all heard the story forewarning us of the metaphorical wolf in sheep’s clothing. The parable reminds us that true character is revealed through actions, not words. In the fight to protect pensions, staying alert to threats against the…
Retirement security concerns individuals across all sectors, but it holds particular significance for public employees. As they dedicate their careers to serving their communities, ensuring government workers’ financial well-being during retirement is vital to attract talented workers to public service.…
Alaska. The 49th state, known as the Last Frontier and the Land of the Midnight Sun, is a vast and sprawling world of opportunity. Monikers like these paint a picture of a distant, mythical land for those of us residing…
State legislative sessions are now complete or are winding down. NPPC and our state coalitions have worked tirelessly this year to protect and better the pension benefits provided to public employees. From Alaska to Connecticut and all across the country,…