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  • This Week in Pensions: January 22, 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 some stories of…

  • Did You Know That Presidents Receive A Pension?

    Today, in light of Inauguration Day, we are re-sharing this blog post originally published by Tyler Bond on February 20, 2017, about presidential pensions. Updated information will be reflected in italics.  Just like most legislators, former presidents receive a lifetime…

  • Public Employee Stories: January 19, 2021

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines.  Teachers…

  • This Week in Pensions: January 15, 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 some stories of…

  • New Research Shows the Economic Benefits of Pensions

    Last week, the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) released an updated report showing how spending from defined-benefit pensions boosts economies in communities across the country.  The report is divided into three sections that measure pensions’ economic impact: the total…

  • Public Employee Stories: January 12, 2021

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines.  Teachers…

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

    Welcome to 2021’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 some stories of…

  • What to Expect During Your State’s Legislative Session

    The beginning of the new year often marks the beginning of several states’ legislative sessions. But what exactly happens during one? We’ve got the answers to this and more in today’s blog.  What is a state legislative session?  Every single…

  • Public Employee Stories: January 5, 2021

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, public employees across the nation have given back to their communities in extraordinary ways. From donating to food banks to helping their neighbors and protecting their communities, public employees have been on the front lines.   This…

  • NPPC Team Shares 2020 Highlights and 2021 Goals

    As this turbulent year comes to an end, our team wanted to take some time to share what we have been grateful for, and what we want to achieve in the fight for retirement security next year.  Below, members of…

  • This Week in Pensions: December 18, 2020
    This Week in Pensions

    Welcome to 2020’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 some stories of…

  • You’re a Mean One, Mr. Pension Myth

    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…