State of Pensions Update: Where We Are in October 2022
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When it comes to public pension performance as of October 2022, the new CalPERS chief investment officer said it best when commenting on the investment […]
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How to Calculate Your Pension
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Calculate your pension replacement rate and estimated annual retirement income using our step-by-step formula guide.
Public Pension COLAs in 2022
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A key feature of defined benefit pension plans is that they offer guaranteed income for life. But unless the purchasing power of that income keeps […]
Teacher Pension COLAs in 2022
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A key feature of teacher pension plans is that they offer guaranteed income for life. But unless the purchasing power of that pension income keeps […]
Is There a Pension Crisis in the US?
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Is there a state pension crisis in the United States? The short answer is no. Despite headlines claiming that state pension funds are in trouble, […]
Teacher Pensions in 2022
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Teacher retirement systems in 2022 are Fragile. There are 63 retirement systems offering benefits to teachers, K–12 school educators, and other public school employees. These […]
California Pensions: Funded Status, Unfunded Liabilities, and Trends
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Driven by strong market returns, the funded status of California pensions reached an estimated 88.8% in 2026—its highest level since 2007. However, despite major gains by CalPERS and CalSTRS, the state’s retirement system remains fragile under $192.5 billion in unfunded liabilities. Here is a breakdown of California’s pension health, investment trends, and benefit scores.
Unfunded Liabilities for State Pension Plans in 2022
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Based on funded ratio, Wisconsin, Washington, and South Dakota have the best funded public pension plans in America. The worst funded plans are in Illinois, Kentucky, […]
What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
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Defined benefit plans are a common way to provide retirement income. The most typical defined benefit plan is based on final average salary, and is […]
Are Public Pensions Protected From Inflation?
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Public pension protection against inflation varies by state. Discover how automatic, fixed, and ad hoc COLAs impact your retirement income.