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March 27, 2025

Tier 5 was Adopted in Mississippi. What Should Happen Next?

With $26 billion in unfunded liabilities and inadequate benefits for workers, it is undeniable that…
February 24, 2025

FAQ: Understanding the Social Security Fairness Act

On Jan. 5, 2025, President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, that eliminated the Windfall…
April 25, 2024

Which Pension Funds Could Be Affected by the Forced Sale of TikTok?

There are at least 21 state and local public pension funds that could be affected by the recently approved…
March 21, 2024

Teacher Pension COLAs in 2023

A key feature of teacher pension plans is that they offer guaranteed income for life. But unless the…
July 21, 2023

State of Pensions 2023: National Pension Funding Trends

In 2023, U.S. public pension funds remain fragile. According to Equable Institute’s State of Pensions 2023…
April 17, 2023

Financial Literacy Resources for Public Employees

Most state and local workers in the United States receive retirement benefits, usually in the form of a…
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What is the assumed rate of return?

The assumed rate of return is the single most important assumption that pension systems make to ensure they have enough funding to pay promised benefits.

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