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Here you will find articles, blog posts, press releases, newsletters and more. You can read the most recent information below, and you can also search for materials on specific retirement topics by using the filters in the yellow boxes on the left.

Blogs & Newsletters
09/17/24

Vanguard’s Rosy 401k Study Doesn’t Reflect Reality for Most Americans

By David Brandolph A recent study from Vanguard found that the employees participating in the 401k plans that the large financial institution serves as recordkeeper increased their contributions to record levels in 2023, and automatic plan enrollment is boosting participation for younger and lower income workers.   According to Vanguard, from 2014 to 2023, contribution rates for […]

Blogs & Newsletters
09/02/24

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 […]

PRC In the News
03/04/24

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 Every dollar withdrawn will no longer be in the account where it can grow tax deferred.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 […]

Blogs & Newsletters
01/30/24

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 […]

Blogs & Newsletters
11/14/23

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 […]

Speeches & Statements
11/07/23

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.

PRC In the News
10/09/23|Forbes

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.

PRC In the News
09/09/23

NYT: Why Some Ex-Workers at Bed Bath & Beyond Face 401(k) Losses

Federal law generally protects retirement savings when a company files for bankruptcy. But that’s not always the case.

PRC In the News
09/07/23

CNN: Traditional pension plans are pretty rare. But here’s who still has them and how they work

The phrase “pension benefits” may come up a lot in the next several days as negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and the Big Three automakers go down to the wire to avert a strike. But for most private-sector US workers, pensions disappeared long ago.

Blogs & Newsletters
08/29/23

Barbienomics: from panacea to real world poverty

By Karen Friedman I joined the throngs of people who flocked to see the monumentally popular movie, Barbie. I dressed up in hot pink from head to toe – because I can’t resist any opportunity for theatricality and a fun community event (which won’t surprise anyone who has been to our fundraising galas). My younger […]

Blogs & Newsletters
06/02/23

When Swimming in 401(k) Asset Transfer Water: Beware of Sharks

By David Brandolph I expect a 401(k)-type plan customer service call center to be a place to get impartial information about the plan and one’s account. But a recent experience with a center representative has made me question the impartiality of anyone—including such a representative–who recommends transferring plan assets to an IRA, particularly if that […]

Blogs & Newsletters
05/05/23

Ralph Nader Radio Hour Features Pension Rights Center

By David Brandolph Pension Rights Center Executive Director Karen Friedman was recently interviewed on the Ralph Nader Radio Hour (the interview begins at 27:48) about current retirement issues.   Referring to the protests over retirement issues in France, Friedman started the interview by telling Nader and co-hosts Steve Skovran and David Feldman that “Retirement issues are so […]

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