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How Public Employee Spending Spikes Damage Financial Wellness (and Contribution rates)
New research shows all-too-common “spikes” hike credit card debt and DC plan loans while slashing plan contribution rates
Public Worker DC Balances, Contributions Grew Steadily Despite Pandemic
New report on activity from 2019-2021 shows continual increases in both metrics for public sector defined contribution participants
Industry Groups Support Public-Private Approach in Automatic IRA Act Endorsement
Multiple associations and organizations praise the Automatic IRA Act of 2024 in a new letter to Ranking Member Richard Neal
Republican Bitcoin 401(k) Bill Faces Big Hurdles
The Retirement Savings Modernization Act seeking to allow alternative asset classes in defined contribution plans must overcome skeptical Democrats and the Department of Labor
401(k) Plans: An Ongoing Public-Private Partnership That Works
While the initial role of policymakers in facilitating 401k plans was accidental, follow-on policies were more intentional
Public Pensions Facing Largest Single-Year Decline Since 2009
“State of Pensions” from Equable Institute finds state and municipal pension funding shortfall to grow to $1.4 trillion in 2022, erasing nearly half of gains from 2021’s record investment returns
Public Plans Database Expanded, Enhanced with DC Info
The Public Plans Database has been expanded to include data from nearly 50 public sector defined contribution retirement plans.
Many Public Workers Underserved by Retirement Plans
Retirement inequity impacts short- and mid-term public workers, leaving many without adequate retirement income security.
Comparing Public and Private Asset Allocations
Public Retirement Research Lab reveals data on public pensions, target-date funds, and participant investment trends.
Public Retirement Research Database Reaches Critical Mass
PRRL says more than 100 public plan sponsors are sharing data in response to its campaign to build comprehensive new public DC plan database.