Forbes posts, Chicago Pensions (January 2019)
Here’s where I invite you to share your comments on:
“What’s Worse Funded Than Teamsters’ Central States? Chicago’s Pensions” and the path from 94% to 27% funding for the municipal employees’ plan.
“The Problem With Chicago’s Pensions Is That There Is No Low-Hanging Fruit” (with a self-explanatory title).
“Chicago Pensions: Is There Hope For Reform?” – because we need to be honest about benefit cuts.
“Is Chicago The Next Detroit?” – the differences between the two cities matter.
“Actuary-splaining Chicago’s Pension Liability: A Deeper Dive” – in which I try to explain the crash in funded status for non-experts.
“No, Pension Obligation Bonds Aren’t A Form Of ‘Refinancing’” – don’t be fooled by the politicians!
“More On Chicago Pension Underfunding – It’s The Demographics, Stupid”
“Will Chicago’s New Mayor Solve Its Pension Funding Crisis?“
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