This Week in Pensions: November 13, 2020
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…
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Three Reasons Why It’s Difficult to Save for Retirement 
Three Reasons Why It’s Difficult to Save for Retirement
Did you know that, according to the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS), 57 percent of workers have nothing at all saved for retirement? It’s troubling that a majority of Americans are caught in a retirement savings crisis. Here are…
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This Week in Pensions: November 6, 2020 
This Week in Pensions: November 6, 2020
Welcome to this month’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…
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This Week in Pensions: October 30, 2020 This Week in Pensions: October 30, 2020
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 some stories…
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Five Scary Facts about the Current State of Retirement Security 
Five Scary Facts about the Current State of Retirement Security
This Halloween, the real ghoul one should be worried about isn’t a spirit, a ghost, or someone dressed up like a monster – it’s the threat of a potentially insecure retirement. Below, we share five facts about the retirement security…
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Three Ways You Can Fight for Retirement Security During National Retirement Security Week (And Beyond) Three Ways You Can Fight for Retirement Security During National Retirement Security Week (And Beyond)
Happy National Retirement Security Week! The National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators started National Retirement Security Week in 2006 to recognize the importance of a secure retirement, and it’s been observed during the third week of October each year…
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This Week in Pensions: October 16, 2020 This Week in Pensions: October 16, 2020
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…
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Why Fair Wages Matter for a Secure Retirement (Part Two) 
Why Fair Wages Matter for a Secure Retirement (Part Two)
Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition Today’s blog post is part of the Texas Pension Coalition’s ongoing series highlighting the realities workers face during their careers and the subsequent impact on their retirement. While these…
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How Much Do Older Adults Earn From Different Sources of Income? 
How Much Do Older Adults Earn From Different Sources of Income?
Retirement experts often cite the “three-legged stool” as a framework for retirement planning, which is that income from Social Security, personal savings (such as a personal defined-contribution plan), and a defined-benefit pension are critical for a secure retirement. How much…
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Three Truths Against Truth in Accounting’s Attacks on Public Pensions 
Three Truths Against Truth in Accounting’s Attacks on Public Pensions
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…
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Why Fair Wages Matter for a Secure Retirement (Part One) Why Fair Wages Matter for a Secure Retirement (Part One)
Written by Keegan Shepherd, Policy Coordinator for the Texas Pension Coalition This is a part of the Texas Pension Coalition’s ongoing series highlighting the realities workers face during their careers and the subsequent impact on their retirement. While these profiles…
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Biden v. Trump: Where the candidates stand on retirement security and pensions Biden v. Trump: Where the candidates stand on retirement security and pensions
Fox News’ Chris Wallace will moderate the first presidential debate tonight in Cleveland, Ohio. Wallace will be asking the candidates about the economy, the integrity of the election, COVID-19, and other topics. One major topic that will be left out…
