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U.S. public sector pension funding improved during the pandemic year
Headline: U.S. public sector pension funding improved during the pandemic year
Publication: MarketWatch
Article Date: June 12, 2021
In May of 2020, things looked dire for states and local governments, and many analysts were nervous about the state of public sector pension funding. But 13 months later, the worst fears about municipal budgets haven’t panned out. Read More…
How the Pandemic Changed the Retirement Landscape
Headline: How the Pandemic Changed the Retirement Landscape
Publication: MarketWatch
Article Date: April 27, 2020
Pandemic-related job losses forced many older Americans out of the workplace in the past year, perhaps permanently. But the COVID-19 crisis also seems to have delayed some retirements. Read More…
SECURE Act 2.0 Passed Unanimously by Ways and Means Committee
Headline: SECURE Act 2.0 Passed Unanimously by Ways and Means Committee
Publication: PlanSponsor
Article Date: May 5, 2021
The Ways and Means Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously Wednesday afternoon to advance the Securing a Strong Retirement Act for future consideration by the full chamber. Read More…
The Growing Burden of Retirement: Rising Costs and More Risk Increase Uncertainty
Headline: The Growing Burden of Retirement: Rising Costs and More Risk Increase Uncertainty
Publication: National Institute on Retirement Security
Article Date: September 1, 2020
The burden of preparing for retirement is increasing as workers face more risk and rising costs. Escalating housing, healthcare, and long-term care costs in retirement are creating retirement obstacles for Americans. Read More…
Four Ways Covid-19 Has Changed Retirement
Headline: Four Ways Covid-19 Has Changed Retirement
Publication: Forbes
Article Date: April 15, 2021
A survey by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) found that about half of Americans are now more concerned about their retirement security in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and are considering the possibility of working longer. Read More…