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Public pension plans are changing — how does that affect participants?
Headline: Public pension plans are changing — how does that affect participants?
Publication: Benefits Pro
Article Date: February 6, 2020
“From participant communication methods to benefits and COLA calculations, public pensions are changing. Is it for the better?” The article goes on to reflect on a study from the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems regarding these changes. Read Article…
Metrics for Measuring Public Employee Retirement Security
Headline: Metrics for Measuring Public Employee Retirement Security
Publication: pewtrusts.org
Article Date: January 16, 2020
Retirement benefits play a critical role in helping governments attract and retain skilled workforces. Research from The Pew Charitable Trusts has found that most state and municipal employees cite this part of their compensation package as key in deciding to take jobs—and remain—in public service. Read Article…
Opinion: Numbers that older workers and retirees need to know in 2020
Headline: Opinion: Numbers that older workers and retirees need to know in 2020
Publication: MarketWatch.com
Article Date: January 4, 2020
A new year and a new decade begin next week. Whether you’re retired or still working, many changes are coming that could affect you—for better and/or worse. Here’s our breakdown of what you need to know in 2020. Read Article…
County Launches Evacuation Plan Focused on Vulnerable People
Headline: County Launches Evacuation Plan Focused on Vulnerable People
Publication: County News Center
Article Date: January 22, 2020
If you needed to evacuate for an emergency, could you just get in your car and go? For some, the answer may be no because they lack transportation, need additional help with medical equipment or gathering items in their home. Read Article…
Half of single seniors can’t pay for the basics. Here’s why Social Security’s not enough
Headline: Half of single seniors can’t pay for the basics. Here’s why Social Security’s not enough
Publication: cnbc.com
Article Date: January 13, 2020
Recent research from the Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging at the University of Massachusetts Boston found that many older Americans don’t have enough money to get by. Read Article…