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National Institute on Retirement Security
20 posts
Americans Count on Congress to Fix Social Security Insolvency
Almost all respondents to a NIRS survey say they expect the next presidential administration and Congress to resolve Social Security's shortfall
July 23, 2024
Three-Quarters of Americans Favor State-Run Retirement Plans
Most working Americans say they would participate in a state-facilitated retirement program if offered, NIRS' latest brief finds
May 15, 2024
NIRS Urges Pension Coverage for Private Sector to Senate HELP Committee
A NIRS brief provides six recommendations for Congress to consider in broadening pension coverage for private-sector workers
May 8, 2024
More Women Urge Congress to Raise Social Security Funding
Latest study by NIRS says women want Congress to increase funding for Social Security and they express strong support for pension plans
April 29, 2024
NIRS Finds High Turnover in Workforces Shifting from DB to DC Plans
A report by the non-profit shows that a Rhode Island public plan had higher employee attrition when it moved from a pension plan to a hybrid DC model
March 20, 2024
Sanders, Cassidy, Ghilarducci Among Those Pushing Pensions in Washington This Week
Conference Tuesday and senate hearing Wednesday feature agendas favoring DB plans in response to “retirement crisis”
February 26, 2024
Retirement Could Be A ‘Nightmare’ For Generation X
An analysis from NIRS found the typical Gen X household has just $40,000 in retirement savings in private accounts
July 14, 2023
NIRS Applauds SECURE 2.0, But Stresses More Needs to be Done
National Institute on Retirement Security says retirement provisions are a step in the right direction, but more work needed to help low- and middle-income workers
December 22, 2022
Retirement Savings Tax Breaks Disproportionately Benefit Wealthy
New research from National Institute on Retirement Security finds prioritizing policies to help middle class families can help address the nation's retirement savings shortfall
May 26, 2022
Pension Plans Cheaper than 401ks, Report Argues
'The cost differences are a key consideration for employers and policymakers'
January 10, 2022