In a Forbes column, NIRS Executive Director Dan Doonan reports on his visit to Alaska to discuss with stakeholders the retirement and workforce challenges facing the state.

He writes that he is heartened to see that Alaskans are having an open, honest, and data-driven debate about the solution they want to solve their workforce crisis. “I’m confident they’ll see how pension plans can be beneficial to all stakeholders, including employers, employees, and citizens.”

Read the full column.

Related News

See All
80% of Americans Say U.S. Faces Retirement Crisis Amid Affordability Pressures and Debt
Young woman inserting her last coins in a piggy bank, worried about her financial situation
  • Press Release
  • Public Opinion Research

    • 80% of Americans Say U.S. Faces Retirement Crisis Amid Affordability Pressures and Debt

    New national research from the National Institute on Retirement Security finds that 80 percent of Americans believe the nation faces a retirement crisis, as rising costs, debt, and other affordability pressures make it harder to save. The survey also finds widespread caution about AI-generated financial advice and cryptocurrency in workplace retirement plans, while 85 percent say Washington should make retirement security a higher national priority.

    Aug 26, 2026