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Pensions
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Sanders Bill Seeks to Limit Executive Retirement Plans
Executive retirement plans are the latest tax break for the wealthy to draw the attention of Bernie Sanders.…
March 2, 2020
Massive Market Gains Fail to Improve Pension Plan Health
Strong stock market performance in 2019 didn’t translate to many corporate pension plans, according to Willis Towers Watson.…
January 2, 2020
Dem Hopefuls Talk Pension Reform, Retirement Security to Teamsters
Union members heard plenty of what they wanted to hear about saving pensions and improving the retirement security…
December 11, 2019
Football Great Furious Over Faulty NFL Pension
NFL player pension inequality highlights struggles of pre-1993 athletes, urging fair retirement benefits for forgotten football greats.
December 9, 2019
Why We Desperately Need Defined Contribution Plans
One of the knocks against defined contribution plans is that individuals “are now responsible for their own retirement,”…
December 8, 2019
‘World’s Best’ Pension System Facing a Crisis
As an unabashed supporter of a shift to 401k-style plans for retirement security, it catches our eye when…
November 22, 2019
FedEx to Close Pension Plan to New Hires, But Will Deliver Higher 401k Match
Count FedEx among the major companies continuing the shift from a pension plan to a 401k for employee…
November 20, 2019
Is the Retirement ‘Crisis’ Really a Con?
The sensational notion of a “retirement crisis” in the wake of defined benefits’ demise is increasingly questioned. Here's why.
November 1, 2019
Case Study: Town’s Change from DB to DC Plan Having Desired Effect
How about a quick case study on a charming little seaside town that recently switched from a defined…
August 28, 2019
Bernie’s ‘Right’ to a Secure Retirement Pumps Social Security
Bernie Sanders unveiled a plan to guarantee the “Right to a Secure Retirement” on Friday, as he and…
July 22, 2019