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  • How Public Pensions Help Rural & Small Town America

    About one in five Americans lives in rural areas and small towns across the United States, and they face unique economic challenges compared with those living and working in other areas of the country. Many of these communities, for example,…

  • Background on Connecticut’s Pension Systems

    Today’s post was written by the Connecticut Coalition for Retirement Security’s Alisha Blake. Connecticut has five different pension plans. The three largest plans are the State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS), the Teachers’ Retirement System (TRS), and the Municipal Employees’ Retirement…

  • Share Your Story: Barbara

    Throughout the winter, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCR4-JPFkAQ”]

  • This Week in Pensions: March 6, 2020

    Welcome to March’s first 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.…

  • The Backstory: Public Pensions in Texas

    Today’s post was written by the Texas Pension Coalition’s Keegan Shepherd. Public pensions have been an integral part of the Lone Star State for a long time.  The Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)—one of the twenty largest pension systems…

  • Iowa: A Historical Look at Public Pensions

    In 2019, we explored the history of public pension systems in Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Kansas. These plans were fraught with years of underfunding and legislative tax breaks and subsidies to corporations. In recent years, lawmakers in these states have tried…

  • Share Your Story: Cynthia

    Throughout the winter, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lotCq14M0tU”]

  • This Week in Pensions: February 28, 2020

    Welcome to February’s final 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.…

  • Wyoming: A Historical Look at Public Pensions
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    Throughout the last few months, we have explored the history of several states and their pension funds including Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Each of these states’ pension funds can speak of their successes when bolstering communities through economic investment and…

  • What is the Elder Index, and Why Does It Matter for Retirees?
    The pension crisis is a myth

    When it comes to preparing for one’s golden years, retirees are often left on the hook for figuring out how to afford basic necessities in retirement. One tool, however, can help retirees understand their future budgets.  The Elder Index is…

  • Share Your Story: Eddie

    Throughout the winter, NPPC will be sharing the stories of retired and current public employees, told in their own words. [youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShWBcgenjN0&feature=youtu.be”]

  • This Week in Pensions: February 21, 2020

    Welcome to today’s 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. Here…