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Lawmakers should support plan to give Americans retirement security
Headline: Commentary: Lawmakers should support plan to give Americans retirement security
Publication: San Diego Union-Tribune
Article Date: June 23, 2017
The San Diego Union-Tribune recently published this commentary concerning the need to increase retirement security, including through programs such as California’s proposed Secure Choice legislation. RESDC President John McTighe co-authored this commentary with Jim Baross, President of the City of San Diego Retired Employees’ Association. This is a product of your RESDC representatives working with other local public employee retirement organizations advocating for retirement security. Read commentary…
Survey: 49% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck
Headline: Here’s how many Americans are living paycheck-to-paycheck
Publication: CNBC
Article Date: June 29, 2017
According to a recent survey, virtually half, or 49 percent, of all Americans are still living paycheck-to-paycheck. Read article…
Analysis: Public pension liabilities vastly outpacing contributions despite higher payments
Headline: U.S. Public Pension Plan Contribution Indices, 2006–2014
Publication: Society of Actuaries
Article Date: June 21, 2017
Contributions to public pension plans have increased in recent years, but their unfunded liabilities have increased more, according to an analysis by the Society of Actuaries released June 21st. Read article…
‘Aging in place’ tech helps seniors live in their home longer
Headline: ‘Aging in place’ tech helps seniors live in their home longer
Publication: USA Today
Article Date: June 24, 2017
“Nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age, according to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).” Read article…
Board Appoints Summer Stephan Interim District Attorney
Headline: Board Appoints Summer Stephan Interim District Attorney
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: June 20, 2017
“The Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday [June 20th] to appoint current Chief Deputy District Attorney Summer Stephan as interim District Attorney. She will replace District Attorney Bonnie Dumanis when she retires July 7.” Read article…