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We're a non-profit, non-partisan organization established to contribute to informed policymaking by fostering a deep understanding of the value of retirement security to employees, employers, and the economy as a whole. More info: www.nirsonline.org
Pensions are highly cost efficient and Americans want them to help ensure they have a financially secure retirement. www.axios.com/2025/11/29/p...

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The death of pensions has been greatly exaggerated
Pensions were left for dead, but their obituary might've been written too early.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Dan Doonan's latest @forbes.com column dives into the issue of generational job hopping. The data show that younger workers today aren’t switching jobs any more often than earlier generations did at the same age. www.forbes.com/sites/dandoo...

#workforce #HR #data #jobs #GenZ #GenX #Millennials
Debunking The Job-Hopping Myth: What The Data Really Shows
Research finds that younger workers today show job retention patterns that closely mirror previous generations at the same stage of their careers.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Don't miss this webinar! Social Security provides vital income for retirees and it's an economic engine. Learn about new research detailing the economic impact: 12.2 million jobs and $2.6 trillion in economic output.
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#Retirement #SocialSecurity
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Today we honor America’s veterans who have worn our nation’s uniform with courage. We are grateful for their service that safeguards our freedom. We remain committed to ensuring that all Americans, including veterans, have financial security in retirement. #veteransday
November 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
We’re thrilled to launch a new website with better search, downloadable charts, topics, a refreshed brand identity. We hope you'll explore the site and share feedback. Our deep thanks to members who make our work and this site possible! www.nirsonline.org
#retirement
November 4, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Important read in @thewallstreet.bsky.social on Gen Xers with student loans. “Having student-loan debt is kind of a double-edged sword,” says NIRS Research Director Tyler Bond. www.wsj.com/personal-fin...

#retirement #GenX #StudentLoans
Student-Loan Debt Is Strangling Gen X
For many in the “forgotten generation,” the promise of higher education has become an albatross of debt and regret. And it’s only getting more burdensome.
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October 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Our research is cited in this story about states with the high living costs. "More than half of all Americans—55%—are concerned that they won't be able to achieve a financially secure retirement." www.investopedia.com/retirement-a... #retirement
Retirement Alert: 6 States with the Most Expensive Living Costs
Deciding where to retire is an important choice, and a potentially expensive one. We analyzed data from Bankrate’s “Best and Worst States to Retire" list for 2024 and combined it with the Tax Foundati...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:44 PM
"Employers must help their workers better understand the reality of what retirement actually looks like in order to assist them," said Dan Doonan, NIRS executive director.

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Preparing employees for retirement means painting a realistic picture, experts say
Employers must help workers understand what their financial situation will look like post-employment, an official at the National Institute on Retirement Security told HR Dive.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
As we mark Social Security's 90th anniversary this week, it's important to focus on ways to ensure the program's long-term financial sustainability to protect benefits and ensure it is strong for future generations. www.nirsonline.org/reports/soci... #SocialSecurity
August 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Signed into law on August 14, 1935, the Social Security Act is one of the most successful and enduring programs in American history. Read our statement commemorating the program’s 90th anniversary. www.nirsonline.org/2025/08/stat.... #SocialSecurity #Retirement
August 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Be sure to check out Dan Doonan's new @Forbes column that dives into our new report with @Aon detailing how U.S. public pension plan investment strategies have adapted to meet changing market conditions. ow.ly/Q4c650WvXUk #retirement #pensions #investments
U.S. Public Pensions Adapt To Change, And It’s Paying Off
New research suggest that U.S. public plans have successfully navigated the transition into more diversified investment portfolios.
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July 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On Memorial Day, we remember heroes who stood in defense of liberty and gave everything to preserve the ideals of our democracy. Their legacy lives on in our commitment to a freer, stronger nation. #MemorialDay
May 26, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Good quick read on the risks and rewards of private equity's 401(k) push. www.axios.com/2025/05/19/r... #retirement #PE
Risks and rewards for private equity's 401(k) push
What could go wrong? The short answer is a lot.
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May 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"According to a February 2024 report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, 55 percent of Americans are concerned they cannot achieve financial security in retirement." #retirement
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What distinguishes three popular retirement accounts from one another
Financial security in retirement is a goal worth pursuing, but it’s one that a significant percentage of individuals feel is out of reach. According to a February 2024 report from
www.thedailynewsonline.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Social Security has delivered decades of stable costs and benefits, a remarkable achievement in an evolving economy. The current funding challenges are an easily solvable math problem, and Americans are united on a solution. www.forbes.com/sites/dandoo... #retirement #SocialSecurity
Actually, Social Security Nailed It In 1983
Social Security has delivered four decades of predictable and stable costs and benefits. This is a remarkable achievement in a constantly evolving economy.
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March 31, 2025 at 4:51 PM
In addition to job struggles, Gen X will be the first generation to retire largely with out a pension. Our research finds the typical GenX household has a dismal retirement outlook, with only $40,000 in retirement savings. ow.ly/ApmS50Vrw2A #GenX #Retirement
The Gen X Career Meltdown (Gift Article)
Just when they should be at their peak, experienced workers in creative fields find that their skills are all but obsolete.
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March 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Check out these new retirement resources from the National Women's Law Center. nwlc.org/left-behind-...

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Left Behind: The Retirement Crisis for Women and LGBTQIA+ People - National Women's Law Center
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March 26, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Interesting read on cash balance retirement plans, which allow some people to save on top of a 401(k) account while deferring taxes. ow.ly/aEZB50VgnLs #retirement
The Retirement-Savings Weapon Doctors and Lawyers Use to Build Wealth
Doctors, lawyers and accountants have 401(k) plans. But many have another retirement-saving weapon, too. It is called a cash balance plan, and it lets people save up to about $3.6 million on top of a ...
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March 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Alaska lawmakers are looking at moving back to pensions as a way to address the state's shortage of workers who deliver public services. Watch NIRS Research Director Tyler Bond's testimony. www.akleg.gov/basis/Meetin...

#AKLeg #Retirement #Pensions
February 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Be sure to read about our new partner report that shows the high priority Americans place on resolving the Social Security financing gap so that benefits are not cut indiscriminately. rinewstoday.com/new-study-gi...

#retirement #SocialSecurity
New study gives Congress a road map to fix Social Security - Herb Weiss - Rhode Island news
Rhode Island news New study gives Congress a road map to fix Social Security - Herb Weiss
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February 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
George Washington was a strong advocate for military pensions to provide financial support for soldiers and help with morale and loyalty. In response, the Continental Congress enacted the first federal pension act in 1776. #pensions #retirement #PresidentsDay2025
February 17, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Rather than closing Social Security’s financing gap through benefit reductions, Americans strongly prefer bringing more revenue into the system. We partnered on this new research:
www.msn.com/en-us/money/... #socialsecurity #retirement
February 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Don't miss this insightful read on Social Security by retirement journalist Mark Miller. retirementrevised.substack.com/p/how-trumps... #SocialSecurity #Medicare #Retirement @retirementrevised.bsky.social
February 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We partnered on new research that finds 85% of Americans would prefer Social Security benefits remain the same or increase, even if it means raising taxes. www.selfemployed.com/news/america... #SocialSecurity #Retirement
Americans favor higher taxes to save Social Security
Majority of Americans support increased taxes to ensure the longevity and stability of Social Security benefits.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
NEWS | Americans want Social Security’s financing gap closed with more revenues - not benefit cuts - and are willing to contribute more to strengthen the program. Read the report from @SocialInsurance @AARP @NIRSonline @USChamber: ow.ly/rrtH50UPLsm

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Social Security at 90: A Bipartisan Roadmap for the Program's Future - National Institute on Retirement Security
The National Academy of Social Insurance, AARP, the National Institute on Retirement Security, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have released a new report detailing American's views of retirement, Soc...
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January 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM