Characteristics of a Healthy Retirement Plan

The principles of retirement security using the acronym SECURE, as created by The Segal Company,* succinctly highlight the characteristics of a healthy retirement system. Using this a jumping-off point, following is a brief consideration of each element – its importance as well as some current related issues.

Pew Report Summary

In April, the Pew Center on the States updated its 2010 report on state pensions, “Trillion Dollar Gap,” with a new report titled: “The Widening Gap: The Great Recession’s Impact on State Pension and Retiree Health Care Costs” which reflects information based on FY 09 and FY 10 data. The following are a few points to consider: