Financial Security Scorecards
…Financial Security from Worst to Best 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 NOTE: Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are not included in this study.Download all 51 of the…
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Nine in Ten Americans Say U.S. Retirement System Under Severe Stress
…Americans have low retirement expectations. Americans consider a secure retirement simply surviving or living comfortably (34%), paying their bills (17%), and maintaining their pre-retirement lifestyle (11%). Only 11% expect retirement…
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The Retirement Case for Updating SSI’s Asset Limits
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wmXddY1qGU January 10th, 2024 The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides critical monthly cash benefits to elderly Americans and Americans with disabilities who have very low or no incomes. But…
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Americans’ Views of Social Security
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTRQv6VJl_M Social Security forms the bedrock of the American retirement savings system. This critical program, soon to celebrate its 89th birthday, faces a financing challenge as the trust fund that…
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A Case Study in Pension Innovation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XRsEdb_w3A June 5th, 2024 Today, some US policymakers are asking “how can we boost pensions in the private sector to improve retirement income security?” Our neighbors to the north can…
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New Analysis Finds Average Amount of Student Loan Debt held by Gen Xers Is $40,000
…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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New Report Finds Alarming Retirement Outlook for Generation X
…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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NIRS Submits Research Issue Brief to U.S. Senate with Policy Options for Boosting Private-Sector Pension Coverage
…Research WASHINGTON, D.C., May 8, 2024 – In response to a request for information issued by the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, the National Institute on…
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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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