• March 1, 2016
A new analysis finds that women are far more likely than men to face financial hardship in retirement. Women are 80 percent more likely than men to be impoverished at age 65 and older.
• August 1, 2015
A new research brief finds that most public defined benefit (DB) pension plans have effectively managed key retirement security risk – investment, adequacy, longevity and inflation risks.
• March 1, 2015
A new research report calculates that the U.S. retirement savings crisis continues to worsen, and that the typical working household still has virtually no retirement savings.
• December 1, 2013
New NIRS research examines racial disparities in retirement readiness among working-age Americans and households.
• August 1, 2013
This report assesses the level of security and risk provided by each country’s retirement system through the layers of income replacement provided by government, employer, and individual programs.
• August 1, 2012
A new issue brief provides a historical overview of the Federal Employees’ Retirement System and the Thrift Savings Plan and how they create a combined approach to achieving retirement security.
• May 1, 2009
This report examines the specific challenges facing women in retirement and assesses the policies that may help increase retirement security for women.
• October 8, 2008
This issue brief explores important factors public employers should keep in mind when making decisions about their retirement programs during a weak economy.
• May 1, 2008
This brief reviews the evidence on the role DB pensions play in ensuring that older Americans have the resources they need to be self-sufficient in retirement.