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Italy hit by market fears of contagion from Spain

Peter Westerman | June 13, 2012

Skyrocketing bond rates hit Italian markets hard, while many Italian workers who accepted pension buyouts now face a future without salary or benefits.

Public pensions indeed well-funded, sustainable

Peter Westerman | June 11, 2012

NCPERS study suggests public pension plans are well-funded, enjoying healthy returns on investment and ready to adapt to the future.

Global organization supports privatizing pension plans

Peter Westerman | June 11, 2012

Retirement ages around the world will have to be raised and moves made toward more private pension plans, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

The pension planner with the Lamborghini: South Carolina's risky investments

Peter Westerman | June 11, 2012

The flashy lifestyle of man in charge of South Carolina's public pension plan didn't sit well with the locals, but his investment strategies weren't unique to the state.

European, U.S. workers pessimistic about their ability to retire

Peter Westerman | June 08, 2012

A new international retirement survey by AEGON found that most working adults are very pessimistic they will have the funds they need to retire comfortably.

Mutual fund industry strikes back at 401(k) criticism

Peter Westerman | June 08, 2012

The ICI's Paul Stevens said 401(k)s continue to provide an adaptable retirement planning vehicle for Americans, unlike increasingly troubled DB plans.

Pension reform in California a priority for Jerry Brown

Peter Westerman | June 08, 2012

Are this week's victories for pension reform forces in California - already contested by lawsuits from public employees - signs that the financially challenged state is ready to follow the lead of Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown?

California pension cuts may have ripple effect

Peter Westerman | June 07, 2012

Proposals cutting retirement benefits for government workers have emboldened advocates seeking to curb state and city pensions across the nation.

Employee unions sue to block pension reform

Peter Westerman | June 06, 2012

San Jose police made good on their promises to launch a lawsuit to block the implementation of Tuesday's measures to curtail their pension plans.

California voters overwhelmingly support retirement benefit cuts

Peter Westerman | June 06, 2012

Voters in San Diego and San Jose favored cuts to public retirement plan benefits, a move supporters say will lead to other national ballot initiatives.

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Italy hit by market fears of contagion from Spain

Public pensions indeed well-funded, sustainable

Global organization supports privatizing pension plans

The pension planner with the Lamborghini: South Carolina's risky investments

European, U.S. workers pessimistic about their ability to retire

Mutual fund industry strikes back at 401(k) criticism

Pension reform in California a priority for Jerry Brown

California pension cuts may have ripple effect

Employee unions sue to block pension reform

California voters overwhelmingly support retirement benefit cuts

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