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Headline: Study Quantifies How Much DB Plans Benefit the Economy
Publication: Plan Sponsor
Article Date: Jan 10, 2019

“According to a report from the National Institute of Retirement Security, Retirees with DB pensions know they are receiving a steady check despite economic conditions. In contrast, retirees may be reluctant to spend out of their 401(k)-type accounts if their savings are negatively impacted by market downturns. It also reports that each dollar paid out in pension benefits supported $2.13 in total economic output nationally.” Read article…

Headline: As a grocery chain is dismantled, investors recover their money. Worker pensions are short millions.
Publication: Washington Post
Article Date: Dec 28, 2018

“As a grocery chain is dismantled, investors recover their money. Worker pensions are short millions.” Read article…

Headline: Reviewing the Basics of Public Pensions
Publication: National Public Pension Coalition
Article Date: Jan 9, 2019

“Across the country, new governors and state legislators are being sworn into office this month. Many of these policymakers will cast votes and make decisions regarding public pensions during their time in office. New legislators often enter office with little knowledge about public pensions, why they work, how they are funded, etc. In the spirit of this new year, we thought we would take some time today to review the basics of public pensions.” Read article…

Headline: New Study Analyzes Teacher Pension Plans in Six States
Publication: The National Institute on Retirement Security
Article Date: Jan 8, 2019

“A new report finds that teacher pension plans play a critical role in retaining educators while also providing greater retirement security than 401(k)-style retirement accounts. Eight out of ten educators serving in the six states studied can expect to collect pension benefits that are greater in value than what they could receive under an idealized 401(k)-type plan.” Read article…