New Report Details Long History of Public Support for Social Security
New Report Details Long History of Public Support for Social Security Analysis Finds That Confidence in Social Security Grows with Age National Institute on Retirement Security to Host Webinar on February 12 to Review Report Findings WASHINGTON, D.C., January 27, 2025 – As Social Security approaches its 90th anniversary, a new report from the National […]
Retiree Spending of Pension Income Fueled $1.5 Trillion In Economic Output
Retiree spending powered by U.S. private and public sector defined benefit pensions contributed significantly to the economy in 2022, according to a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security.
Pensionomics 2025: Measuring the Economic Impact of Defined Benefit Pension Expenditures calculates the national economic impacts of U.S pension plans, as well as the impact of state and local plans on a state-by-state basis.
New Research Finds Americans Supportive of Pension Benefits for Public Employees
New Research Finds Americans Supportive of Pension Benefits for Public Employees Nationwide Survey by the National Institute on Retirement Security Indicates 86 Percent of Americans Say All Workers, Not Just Public Employees, Should Have a Pension WASHINGTON, D.C., October 29, 2024 – A new research infographic from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds […]
Bipartisan Concerns Unite Americans On Retirement Security
The upcoming election is only days away, and the two presidential candidates remain in a statistical dead heat. Control of the U.S. Congress seems likely to be narrow as well, with either party having a chance to win control. Clearly, the electorate is deeply divided, and it is increasingly rare to find issues that transcend […]
Across Party Lines, Americans Are United in Their Support for Social Security and Pensions
Americans across party lines are worried about retirement, according to a new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security, Views of Retirement in America by Political Party Affiliation.
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.
On Social Security’s Birthday, Let’s Give It The Gift Of A Long-Term Funding Solution
Social Security celebrates its 89th birthday today, and there is much to celebrate. Social Security touches the lives of virtually every American. Almost 97 percent of the older population in the United States will receive Social Security benefits, averaging more than $1,800 monthly for retired workers. Social Security has evolved into one of the most […]
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.
