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In July, we wrote about ProPublica’s series exposing that the ultra-rich are using Roth IRAs as a tax-free piggy bank. In the original reporting and blog post below, you’ll see that wealthy businessman Peter Thiel has a Roth IRA with…
The dream of a secure retirement is out of reach for most Americans. Fifty-seven percent of workers do not have anything saved for retirement. Voters across party lines overwhelmingly agree that the nation faces a retirement security crisis. However, the…
As routine as the changing of the seasons, every year, Truth in Accounting (TIA) produces a new report which declares that taxpayers across the country will somehow have to foot a huge tax bill immediately to pay for their state’s…
We have covered the Reason Foundation on our blog before and developed a video about them. This year, they have focused on overemphasizing public pensions’ unfunded liabilities, creating the illusion that pensions are not financially stable and a burden on…
Today’s blog was written by NPPC’s Executive Director, Bridget Early. Today, the Florida Senate begins consideration on Senate Bill (SB) 84. This bill would close the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan to all future employees, except Special Risk Class…
This year, the holiday season will look a little different due to the coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, that hasn’t stopped some from acting like Grinches and spreading misinformation around public pensions and their ability to offer a secure retirement. Below are…
Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition Improv comedy is not really my thing, but there are a few principles in improv that I find helpful when engaging with people who bring up negative news about…
Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition Like clockwork, we can expect certain things to appear in a periodic fashion. Flowers show up in the spring, leaves cover the sidewalk in autumn––and every year, Truth in…
Last month, Truth in Accounting (an organization with ties to groups that attack public workers’ retirement security) published a misleading report titled “Financial State of the States” which grades states based on their supposed fiscal health. The report deceptively cites…
If you happen to stumble across the website TeacherPensions.org, you might think it is a website advocating for the retirement security of public school teachers. You would be wrong. TeacherPensions.org is a project of Bellwether Education Partners, an “education reform”…
It seems like there is always some new group attacking public pensions. When one group fades away, a new group pops up to take its place. One new group on the scene is called the Equable Institute. While the group…
One of the major news stories last week was Amazon’s announcement that they are abandoning their plans to locate part of HQ2 in New York City. Facing pressure from local politicians and concerned citizens over a variety of issues, including…