Where Are State & Local Workers Allowed to Join Social Security?
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Millions of state and local workers don’t participate in Social Security. Learn the history and see which states opted out.
State: All States
Where Are Public Safety Employees Covered by Social Security?
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Over one million public safety workers don’t participate in Social Security. Learn the history and see which states opted out.
Where Are Teachers Allowed to Join Social Security?
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Millions of teachers don’t participate in Social Security. Learn the history and see which states opted out.
Teacher Pension COLAs in 2025
By David Tony
Are teacher pension COLAs keeping up with inflation? Discover how COLA benefits impact teachers’ retirement security.
Public Pension COLA Rates
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Learn how public pension plans protect against inflation, what limits there are, and who can authorize COLAs.
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.
Retirement Security Report: Retirement Plan Ranking
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Discover how public retirement plans rank nationwide. Evaluate how well each retirement plan serves teachers and state workers.
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.
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.
The Best U.S. States for New Teacher Retirement Benefits
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Which states offer the best retirement security for teachers? Discover the top-ranked states for 2025 based on Equable data.