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.
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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.
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.
State of Pensions 2025 Year-End Update
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The Retirement Security Report 2nd Edition (2025)
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Equable Institute has released the second edition of its Retirement Security Report, a comprehensive assessment of the retirement income security provided to U.S. state and local […]
Financial Resilience Report Metrics
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Funded Ratio The funded ratio for a defined benefit plan is a useful snapshot of financial health because it measures the percentage of assets that […]
Executive Director’s Report | Survival Isn’t Success: The Persistent Fragility of Public Pension Systems
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The Fragility of Public Pension Systems In April 2025, financial markets experienced a sudden and sharp decline, triggered by the Trump administration’s aggressive tariff proposals. […]
State of Pensions 2025
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Issue Brief: At Least One-Third of School Districts Have Experienced Funding Cuts Due to Growing Pension Costs
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The latest issue brief from Equable Institute reveals that rising teacher retirement costs driven by pension debt are placing significant financial pressure on K–12 school […]