Research July 2024

Americans’ Views of Social Security

Social Security has evolved to become backbone of the U.S. retirement savings system, particularly for middle-class Americans, and often is referred to as one of the nation’s most popular government programs. Nearly all workers participate in Social Security, which means nearly all retirees receive at least some income from Social Security each month. Despite the […]

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Press Release July 22, 2024

87 Percent of Americans Want Action Now to Address Social Security Funding Shortfall

A new research brief from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds Americans want action now on a long-term funding solution for Social Security.

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In the News

In the Struggle for Public-Sector Workers, Pensions Help

In a new Forbes column, NIRS Executive Director Dan Doonan details how defined benefit pensions play a crucial role in recruiting and retaining public-sector employees, especially for education and public safety positions.

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Webinars

Retirement Dialogues Webinars

The National Institute on Retirement Security regularly hosts webinars on a wide variety of topics related to retirement security that feature leading experts. Recent topics include investing, Social Security and cybersecurity issues. Learn about upcoming webinars and watch previous webinars.

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