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Labor Day: Time to Honor Workers and Strive for Their Secure Retirement
By David Brandolph On this Labor Day, the Pension Rights Center rededicates itself to preserving and enhancing the retirement income security of American workers who, through their toil and perseverance, built our country and keep it running. Today, we’re also celebrating the 50th anniversary of the landmark federal private pension law, the Employee Retirement Income […]
Forbes: One Easy Way To Boost Your 401(k) Account, Starting Now
“Participants who withdraw plan funds to cover non-retirement expenses,” notes the Pension Rights Center, “no matter how justified, are shortchanging their future. Every dollar withdrawn will no longer be in the account where it can grow tax deferred. That lost principle, combined with the loss of potential interest and investment gains over what could be […]
Our 2024 Resolutions Reflect our Commitment to Retirement Security for All
By Karen Friedman The New Year is always a great time to take stock and resolve to do better. I’m already making headway on my personal goals of hitting the gym, eating healthier (mostly), and generally getting in better shape. Our resolutions at the Pension Rights Center, however, are a bit more ambitious. We’re working […]
Uptick in Withdrawals Exposes the Inadequacy of Do-It-Yourself Retirement
By David Brandolph For decades, employers have been steadily ridding themselves of the responsibility of funding and making payments to traditional defined benefit pensions in favor of 401(k)-type defined contribution plans. But are these individual account retirement savings plans providing sufficient retirement income for most Americans? For millions of workers, that answer is “No.” A […]
Speech by Karen Friedman at the ARA Retiree Security Symposium
Karen Friedman, Executive Director of the PRC, gave a speech to attendees at the 2023 ARA Retiree Security Symposium in Washington, D.C. on October 17th. You can read her comments here.
Forbes: Transferring Your 401(k) To An IRA? 5 Things You You Need To Know To Avoid Getting Burned
Trillions of dollars in 401(k) assets are on the move as employees retire or change jobs. It’s not difficult to transfer these funds, but there’s a lot you need to know to avoid getting fleeced.
