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A retirement benefit, such as a pension or a 401(k), can be one of the largest assets in a divorce, but are often overlooked.

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Only half of private-sector workers participate in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. If we're going to solve the retirement income crisis, this number must be increased.

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ICYMI: Just Say No to Automatic E-Delivery of Your Retirement Plan Records
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Many older adults struggle to make ends meet during retirement.

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NEW BLOG: Just Say No to Automatic E-Delivery of Your Retirement Plan Records
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Happy Fourth of July from the Pension Rights Center!

ICYMI: LGBTQ+ Americans Face Retirement Inequities
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NEW BLOG: LGBTQ+ Americans Face Retirement Inequities
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commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned they had been liberated, two years after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. It is a celebration of freedom and Black history, as well as an opportunity to reflect on the work still yet to be done to ensure an equitable future for all.

"I received a letter from my pension plan stating that it has been overpaying me. The letter says that the plan is going to reduce my monthly payments and that I will also have to pay an additional amount to the plan. What can I do?"

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From the Wall Street Journal: "'Inertia has the upper hand,' said Norman Stein, a law professor at Drexel University and senior policy adviser at the Pension Rights Center."
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"Tyler Compton, who runs the UMass Boston Pension Action Center, which focuses on helping people in the New England area track down their lost pensions, called it 'unfortunately very, very common' that workers don’t know how to get the benefits they’ve earned. The good news, though, is that pensions are protected by the government through the PBGC.

'It is incredibly rare for a pension to just disappear,' she said. 'That being said, it is very difficult to trace them.'"
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The first heat wave of the summer is affecting large swaths of the country this week. Older adults are more susceptible to extreme heat. Here are some tips from the CDC on staying safe during hot weather:
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In 2022, 30% of Americans 65 and older received income from a pension. Learn more about how pensions play a crucial role for a secure retirement:
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ICYMI: Read up on the latest from the PRC in our spring newsletter:
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A study from the National Council on Aging and the Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement found that nearly one third of all women surveyed reported that their retirement income will not be enough to pay their monthly bills:

Why Women Are Worried, Uncertain, and Terrified About Retirement It's no secret that women face barriers to age well, including unequal access to health care and retirement savings. And new research confirms it. Read a new survey from NCOA that says most women age 25+ struggle financially and find out how you can support policy improvements to better support life...

ICYMI: 401(k)s Failing Most Americans, Politico Investigation Confirms
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Spring has sprung, and the busy bees at the PRC are hard at work fighting for retirement security. Check out our newsletter to see what we've been up to:
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Have you experienced problems with your retirement plan? Share your story here:

Pension Rights Stories | Pension Rights Center There is not too much to my story, but I feel I have been screwed. I worked for Safeway stores for almost 5 years. 5 years being the first tier to qualify for a pension payment. Well, I was injured on the job, by a 2nd party clean-up crew. The dude was crushing a case […]

NEW BLOG: 401(k)s Failing Most Americans, Politico Investigation Confirms
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Only half of private-sector workers are participating in an employer-sponsored retirement plan. If we're going to solve the retirement income crisis, this number must be increased.

Learn more about PRC's initiatives to ensure retirement security for all:
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Yesterday, the Department of Labor finalized the Retirement Security Rule, which will protect consumers from conflicts of interest when seeking retirement-related investment advice and was backed by the PRC.

This is a huge victory for workers and retirees!

Biden-Harris administration announces rule to protect retirement savers’ interests by updating investment advice fiduciary definition The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

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