The Many Ways A.I. Will Reshape Pensions
By David Tony
Artificial intelligence will touch nearly every variable that determines the health of state and local pension plans in the U.S.
Author: David Tony
BRIEF | Oregon PERS: What School Districts Really Pay for Pensions
By David Tony
Pension costs have grown faster than K–12 education budgets, and Oregon’s school funding formulas may not fully account for the total burden.
Indiana Senate Bill 14: Retirement Security Policy Scorecard
By David Tony
Equable Institute has issued new Retirement Security Policy Scorecards for the enacted Indiana Senate Bill 14 (SB14).
Teacher Pension COLAs in 2025
By David Tony
Are teacher pension COLAs keeping up with inflation? Discover how COLA benefits impact teachers’ retirement security.
Executive Director’s Report | The Same Bet, A Thousand Times
By David Tony
Public pension funds report they are healthier than they’ve been in years. But the strategy used to get there has left the largest state retirement systems clustered together in the same bets.
State of Pensions 2026
By David Tony
While state and local retirement systems have improved across several key metrics, the state of pensions overall remains Fragile in 2026.
Unfunded Liabilities for State Pension Plans in 2025
By David Tony
Compare 2025 funded ratios and unfunded liabilities by state, and learn about the $1.3 trillion pension shortfall.
Public Pension COLAs in 2025
By David Tony
Learn how COLAs protect your public pension from inflation. Explore the differences between compounding vs. noncompounding policies.
Pension Plan Funded Ratio Rankings 2025
By David Tony
The average national funded ratio rose to 82.5% in 2025, yet many plans remain burdened by unfunded liabilities. See which plans rank highest.
How California Assembly Bill 1383 Impacts Retirement Benefits for Public Safety Employees
By David Tony
Equable Institute has issued updated Retirement Security Policy Scorecards for California Assembly Bill 1383 (AB1383).