Defined Benefit

The official blog of the National Public Pension Coalition

Search

Categories

Tags

Date

  • This Week In Pensions: April 22, 2022
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to this edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.  Here are our top stories:  OPINION: It’s past time for Alaska to restructure first responders’ retirement by…

  • Retirement is Expensive
    retirement poverty

    Contrary to popular belief, many Americans are not living a lavish retirement. While some may enjoy the occasional trip or indulge in a new hobby or two, let’s be clear–the average retiree is by no means wealthy. In fact, most…

  • This Week In Pensions: April 15, 2022
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…

  • Public Employee Stories: April 14, 2022

    Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the…

  • Where Would We Be Without Public Workers?
    public employees

    Every day, you rely on public employees. When you drive on the highway, when you drink clean water, when your garbage is collected, or when your kids are in public school, you – and 330 million other Americans – are…

  • This Week In Pensions: April 8, 2022
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to this edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.  Here are our top stories:  OPINION: Alaska shouldn’t change its retirement system by Lyda Green. In…

  • Survey Says Teachers Deserve Better–We Agree!
    public pensions for teachers

    Public school staff shortages continue to be a significant issue across the country, and Americans agree enough is not being done to retain teachers. While this problem existed before the Covid-19 pandemic, its economic impact and other pre-existing workforce issues…

  • This Week In Pensions: April 1, 2022
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…

  • Public Employee Stories: March 29, 2022

    Public employees across the nation give back to their communities in extraordinary ways every single day. From donating to food banks to helping neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have always been there when their community needs them the…

  • This Week In Pensions: March 25, 2022
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…

  • Stories From Retired Arizona Public Employees

    As we often say, each public employee has a story. Today’s blog post features the stories of three Arizona retirees and their careers working in public service.    Judy Kennedy, Retired Teacher & Administrator Career Highlights:  My career highlights include…

  • This Week In Pensions: March 18, 2022
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to the latest edition of This Week in Pensions! We have gathered the best stories about pensions and retirement security from the previous week. This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.…