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.
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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.
Current Assumed Rate of Return for State Pensions
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The average assumed return for public pensions has dropped to 6.9%. Explore Equable Institute’s latest data on investment assumptions.
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 […]