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National Institute on Retirement Security
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Most Americans Strongly Support State-Run Retirement Programs
New National Institute on Retirement Security research finds Millennials particularly supportive of state-based auto-IRA programs to help those lacking workplace plans
New Guide Details Key Differences in Public Sector Hybrid Retirement Plans
Not all public sector hybrid retirement plans are created equal, which makes it critically important for public employers…
While Politically Divided, Americans United in Fear of Affording Retirement
Everyone knows how politically divided the country is these days, but Americans can agree on some things: The…
How the Gender Pay Gap Persists Into Retirement
Older women receive just 83% of the retirement income older men receive, with new research finding that caregiving,…
20 Social Security Facts for 2020
Social Security, the largest government program in the world, is projected to pay out $950 billion in benefits…
Alarming Number of Retirees Rely Solely on Social Security
A new report finds that a large portion—40%—of older Americans rely only on Social Security income in retirement.…
A Closer Look at Elizabeth Warren’s Social Security Expansion Plan
Last week, on the day of the most recent Democratic presidential candidate debate, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren unveiled…
Holiday Weekend Wackiness: Apocalyptic 401k Fears, Anderson Cooper and More
The long Fourth of July holiday weekend is a good time to get away from the usual work-related…
Americans Favor Pensions Over 401k Plans?
About two-thirds of Americans believe that pensions are better than 401k accounts in terms of ensuring retirement security,…
Median Retirement Balance for Working Individuals Is WHAT?
We’d say this qualifies as a “crisis.” An analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data reveals that the median…