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  • Stories from New Hampshire Public Employees
    New Hampshire Decennial Retirement Commission

    Today we’re sharing stories submitted by New Hampshire current and retired public employees.   Active Fire Fighter – Mark Curtin Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up in and went to college in the Boston area. After…

  • Why Pensions Are Critical to Recruit and Retain Public Employees

    In addition to providing retirement security that retirees can count on, defined-benefit pensions also play an important role for state and local governments to recruit and retain highly qualified public employees in their workforces. A report from the National Institute…

  • This Week in Pensions: October 8, 2021
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to this week’s edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.  Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out stories of public…

  • Why Pensions Are Critical for Teachers’ Retirement Security
    public pensions for teachers

    In honor of World Teacher’s Day yesterday, we recognized the sacrifices teachers and school personnel make for our communities by sharing some of their stories. Today, we’re going to share why defined-benefit pensions are the best way to ensure they…

  • Public Employee Stories: October 5, 2021

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

  • This Week in Pensions: October 1, 2021
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to October’s first edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.  Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out our archive of…

  • Millennial Public Employees Want Pensions!
    public pensions

    Millennial public employees recognize that pensions are an important aspect of their retirement security. According to a report from NIRS, 71% of them say they would be more likely to leave their jobs if their pensions were cut. Ninety-two percent…

  • This Week in Pensions: September 24, 2021
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to this month’s final edition of This Week in Pensions! This is the news you need to know in the fight for a secure retirement.  Before you dive into our top stories from this week, check out stories of…

  • What Bellwether’s New Report Gets Wrong About Pensions
    public pensions

    Last month, Bellwether Education Partners published a misleading new report ranking teacher pensions in every state across America. Not surprisingly, given the organization’s past advocacy against pensions, the report is littered with falsehoods and inaccurate information about pensions’ ability to…

  • Public Employee Stories: September 21, 2021

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

  • This Week in Pensions: September 17, 2021
    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.  Before you dive into our top stories from this week, make sure you check out stories…

  • Three Reasons Why Pensions Are Portable

    One of the biggest misunderstandings about public pensions is that if one leaves public service before they retire, then they cannot take their pension benefits with them. This belief is usually mentioned by those who say defined-contribution accounts like 401(k)s…