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Where Are State & Local Workers Allowed to Join Social Security?

August 3, 2026

Millions of state and local workers don’t participate in Social Security. Learn the history and see which states opted out.

July 30, 2026

Over one million public safety workers don’t participate in Social Security. Learn the history and see which states opted out.

July 29, 2026

Millions of teachers don’t participate in Social Security. Learn the history and see which states opted out.

July 27, 2026

Learn how public pension plans protect against inflation, what limits there are, and who can authorize COLAs.

July 22, 2026

Discover how public retirement plans rank nationwide. Evaluate how well each retirement plan serves teachers and state workers.

July 21, 2026

Master your 403(b) retirement plan with our 2026 guide. Discover contribution limits, tax benefits, and pros and cons to secure your future.

July 20, 2026

Discover how inflation impacts retirement income and why cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are essential for long-term pension security.

July 8, 2026

Why does pension funded status matter? Explore how funded ratios impact public debt, state budgets, and retirement security.

July 8, 2026

Learn to calculate your pension using the pension benefit formula. Try our pension calculator to estimate your retirement income.

July 8, 2026

Which states offer the best retirement security for teachers? Discover the top-ranked states for 2025 based on Equable data.