NRTA Pension Education Toolkit
NRTA Pension Education Toolkit
Topical Fact Sheets
. Group-based pension plans weathered the economic storm better than individual account plans. . Pension funding gaps are manageable and can be filled in 30 years if total contributions increase by just 2.2% of payroll. . Keeping the pension plan well-funded is a shared responsibility between employees and employers. . Traditional defined benefit pensions provide a cost-effective and guaranteed monthly income for life. . This version of the above fact sheet is for employees not covered through Social Security. . COLAs help to ensure that retirees’ purchasing power is maintained, no matter how quickly prices might rise. Additional Toolkit Materials
. An executive summary emphasizing key characteristics and data about traditional defined benefit pensions for public employees.
. Correlating state-specific research. Click on the gray title areas in the report to link to the appropriate sections.
Background
Since 2009, NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community has worked with the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). NIRS was established to contribute to informed policymaking by fostering a deep understanding of the value of retirement security to employees, employers, and the economy through national research and education programs. NIRS seeks to encourage the development of public policies that enhance retirement security in America.
More Information
For more information about the NRTA Pension Education Toolkit, please email Dara Lenhof Dann at or call (202) 434-3931. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
NRTA Pension Education Toolkit
NRTA and National Institute on Retirement Security Collaboration
NRTA has released a comprehensive Pension Education Toolkit, developed in collaboration with the National Institute on Retirement Security. The toolkit offers fact sheets and other resource materials that could be helpful in discussions about the attributes of defined benefit pension plans. Below are the key resources of the NRTA Pension Education Toolkit.Topical Fact Sheets
. Group-based pension plans weathered the economic storm better than individual account plans. . Pension funding gaps are manageable and can be filled in 30 years if total contributions increase by just 2.2% of payroll. . Keeping the pension plan well-funded is a shared responsibility between employees and employers. . Traditional defined benefit pensions provide a cost-effective and guaranteed monthly income for life. . This version of the above fact sheet is for employees not covered through Social Security. . COLAs help to ensure that retirees’ purchasing power is maintained, no matter how quickly prices might rise. Additional Toolkit Materials
. An executive summary emphasizing key characteristics and data about traditional defined benefit pensions for public employees.
. Correlating state-specific research. Click on the gray title areas in the report to link to the appropriate sections.
Background
Since 2009, NRTA: AARP’s Educator Community has worked with the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS). NIRS was established to contribute to informed policymaking by fostering a deep understanding of the value of retirement security to employees, employers, and the economy through national research and education programs. NIRS seeks to encourage the development of public policies that enhance retirement security in America.
More Information
For more information about the NRTA Pension Education Toolkit, please email Dara Lenhof Dann at or call (202) 434-3931. Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures