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Retirement Benefits

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Police

The Former Cop Who Killed George Floyd Will Get $50K Annual Pension Even if Convicted of Murder

The family of George Floyd probably won't be able to successfully sue Derek Chauvin in civil court because of qualified immunity, but they will help pay for the killer cop's retirement.

Eric Boehm | 6.13.2020 11:50 AM

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Economics

Social Security Will Be Insolvent Even Sooner Than Expected, Thanks to COVID-19 Pandemic

A new report from the Social Security Administration expects the program to hit insolvency by 2035. Some experts say it could happen as soon as 2028 if there is a serious recession.

Eric Boehm | 4.24.2020 1:25 PM

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HomePage

UPDATE: Congressional Republicans (and Maybe Donald Trump Too) Could Be Coming For Your 401(k)

Tax reform will change how Americans save for retirement, but lowering a tax deduction for 401(k) savings would be a fiscal and political misstep.

Eric Boehm | 11.1.2017 11:10 AM

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Why Obama's Social Security Proposal Would Screw Over Millennials

Expanding a retirement program that's not fiscally solvent is no way to treat the young.

Jared Meyer | 6.3.2016 1:00 PM

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California's New Retirement Plan for Private Sector Workers Is a Stunning Display of Hypocrisy

If the program is so good, shouldn't government workers be included, too?

Ed Ring | 4.16.2016 10:00 AM

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Hit & Run

Bill Would Revoke Pensions for Massachusetts Teachers Convicted on Child Porn Charges

As it stands, convicted child pornographers in the Bay State can still retire on the state's dime.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 12.29.2015 11:50 AM

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Policy

Three Reasons to Fix Public Sector Pensions Now

Nick Gillespie and Todd Krainin | 2.6.2015 9:00 AM

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Politics

Why the Stockton California Bankruptcy Ruling Can't Stop Public Sector Pension Reform

A federal judge approved Stockton's bankruptcy exit plan which punts on pension debt. But other cities are free to tackle the problem, and they must.

Steven Greenhut | 11.7.2014 12:00 PM

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Politics

Who Is This Myra Lady and Why Does She Want My Money?

President Obama proposes a federally managed retirement program.

Scott Shackford | 1.29.2014 10:36 AM

Economics

Poll: More Americans Accept Working During Retirement Age

82 percent over 50 expect to keep working

Reason Staff | 10.14.2013 5:50 PM

Policy

Poll: Many Working Americans Over 50 Think it's Likely They'll Work For Pay in Retirement

Financial crisis not helping

Reason Staff | 10.14.2013 9:40 AM

Politics

Utah Lt. Gov. Steps Down for Financial Reasons

Wants to save up for retirement

Reason Staff | 9.17.2013 6:00 PM

Politics

3 Reasons to Fix Social Security Now!

Nick Gillespie and Meredith Bragg | 7.10.2013 3:30 PM

Economics

Gen X Unprepared for Retirement Unless It Cuts Spending

Which might slow the economy

Reason Staff | 5.22.2013 3:40 PM

Policy

Covered at Reason 24/7: Obama Wants To Limit Retirement Accounts

J.D. Tuccille | 4.5.2013 3:04 PM

Policy

Obama Wants To Limit Retirement Accounts

Cap them at $3 million

Reason Staff | 4.5.2013 1:48 PM

Economics

Boomers' Retirement Confidence Drops

28 percent of Americans have no confidence they have enough money

Reason Staff | 4.2.2013 6:20 PM

Policy

Rent Your Own Golf Carts: Florida May End Pensions for New Public Employees

A legislative push may create a 401(k)-style program instead

Scott Shackford | 3.22.2013 12:55 PM

Policy

Federal Consumer Agency Wants Control Over Americans' Retirement Savings

Uh oh

Reason Staff | 3.4.2013 4:30 PM

Economics

Boomers May Be Better Prepared for Retirement Than Feared

There's hope for America's worst generation

Reason Staff | 2.25.2013 1:40 PM

Policy

China Channels The Ramones, Creates "Be Nice to Mommy" Law

Nick Gillespie | 12.28.2012 11:42 AM

Politics

Nick Gillespie at Reuters on Economic Inequality & Mobility

Nick Gillespie | 12.19.2012 12:57 PM

Policy

Retirement Savings Tax Breaks Eyed

Take even more from tomorrow to pay for today

Reason Staff | 12.5.2012 5:52 PM

Politics

GOP Wants Obama Plan for Entitlement Reform

Necessary part of avoiding fiscal cliff

Reason Staff | 11.28.2012 10:37 PM

Policy

How on Earth Is a 401(k) a Government Subsidy?

A journalist proposes taxing the money people set aside for savings and then forcing them to save money via the government instead

Scott Shackford | 11.28.2012 1:05 PM

Economics

Gen Xers Now Worried Most About Retirement

Have lost wealth and aren't saving money

Reason Staff | 10.22.2012 3:45 PM

Politics

If You Think Social Security is Farked, Take a Look at Your Retirement Account!

Nick Gillespie | 10.16.2012 9:02 AM

California

Matt Welch Discusses California Pension Crisis on the Willis Report

Matt Welch | 10.15.2012 11:00 AM

Policy

California Deals with State Pension Crisis by Expanding it to Private Employees

Opponents worry it will be used to prop up ailing state employees' programs

Scott Shackford | 10.1.2012 1:15 PM

Policy

Postal Service Preps for Second Default in Two Months

Can't pay retiree benefits

Reason Staff | 9.27.2012 6:52 PM

Politics

Listen to Nick Gillespie Talking Generational Warfare, Social Security, Medicare Live on KCRW's To The Point at 2.15pm ET

Nick Gillespie | 8.21.2012 1:59 PM

Policy

Post Office Reports $5.2 billion in Third Quarter Losses

Blame laid on actually having to fund retiree benefits in advance rather than hiding them.

Reason Staff | 8.9.2012 11:05 AM

Policy

Boomers Starting to Realize Retirement Party Is Premature

28 percent of the over-50 workers expect to have to keep earning a paycheck forever.

Reason Staff | 8.8.2012 5:15 PM

Politics

Baby Boomers Screwing Younger Workers, Private Sector Edition

Nick Gillespie | 7.24.2012 4:27 PM

Politics

Wisconsin: 65 Percent Believe Gov't Workers Receive Better Retirement Benefits

Emily Ekins | 5.29.2012 4:00 PM

Politics

Wisconsin: 65 Percent Believe Gov't Workers Receive Better Retirement Benefits

Emily Ekins | 5.29.2012 4:00 PM

Politics

Wisconsin: 69 Percent Favor 401(k)-Style Accounts for Government Workers

Emily Ekins | 5.29.2012 2:00 PM

Politics

Wisconsin: 69 Percent Favor 401(k)-Style Accounts for Government Workers

Emily Ekins | 5.29.2012 2:00 PM

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