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Defined Benefit Plans: A Better Bang for the Buck

Journal of Pension Benefits, Winter 2009 The advantages of defined benefit plans for employees are well-recognized, but less well-understood are the economic benefits these plans can provide employers and taxpayers….

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Press Release September 25, 2017

Pensions Improve Education Quality, Reduce Teacher Turnover

…NIRS’ diverse membership includes financial services firms, employee benefit plans, trade associations, and other retirement service providers. More information is available here. Contact: Kelly Kenneally | kkenneally@nirsonline.org | 202.457.8190 ##…

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Resources

Pension Toolkit

The 2014 NIRS/NRTA Pension Education Toolkit was developed in conjunction with the NRTA, AARP’s Educator Community. We encourage the public and NIRS members to use this information to educate retirees…

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Press Release November 14, 2012

New Research Examines Human Resource Impacts of Pensions

…benefits.” “The study underscores the key role of pensions as a human resource management tool,” said Ilana Boivie, report co-author and research economist for the Communications Workers of America. “Employers…

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Press Release October 26, 2017

Pensions Are Critical Tool For Recruiting, Retaining Teachers, Offer Best Path To Retirement

…Washington, D.C., NIRS’ diverse membership includes financial services firms, employee benefit plans, trade associations, and other retirement service providers. More information is available here. Contact: Kelly Kenneally | kkenneally@nirsonline.org |…

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Press Release July 22, 2024

87 Percent of Americans Want Action Now to Address Social Security Funding Shortfall

…economy as a whole. Located in Washington, D.C., NIRS membership includes financial services firms, employee benefit plans, trade associations, and other retirement service providers. More information is available at www.nirsonline.org….

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Press Release February 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy to Deliver Keynote Remarks at Retirement Policy Conference

…27, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET Location: The Park Hyatt Washington | 1201 24th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. Registration: News media registration is available here. Agenda: The…

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Press Release January 6, 2021

Pension Spending Supports $1.3 Trillion In Output, 6.9 Million Jobs, $192 Billion in Tax Revenue Across U.S. Economy

…Washington, D.C., NIRS membership includes financial services firms, employee benefit plans, trade associations, and other retirement service providers. More information is available at www.nirsonline.org. Follow NIRS on Twitter @NIRSonline. ##…

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Press Release May 10, 2021

New Research Offers Comprehensive Guide on Public Sector Hybrid Retirement Plans

…Washington, D.C., NIRS membership includes financial services firms, employee benefit plans, trade associations, and other retirement service providers. More information is available at www.nirsonline.org. Follow NIRS on Twitter @NIRSonline. ##…

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