some facts about the nation's state and local government retirement system community
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- Word in Louisiana: "There's going to be a lot more hanky-panky played with retirement bills" as session ends bit.ly/K0bfS9 #pension 14 hours ago
- RT @FinEdU #Retirement confidence continues to erode: 53% of employees plan to retire later than previously planned; up from 46% in 2011 15 hours ago
- RT @MOSERSjc: Our friends at @PensionDialog featured an article from MOSERS' ED Gary Findlay today. Read it here! pensiondialog.wordpress.com/2012/05/24/pen… 1 day ago
- Need facts @nprnews "There are a lot state #pension funds..facing financial troubles similar to these tiny islands" n.pr/KdEroD 1 day ago
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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: Read more