How conservatively should pension plans be required to fund their pension promises? There isn’t actually an easy answer.
Forbes post, “In Defense Of Multi-Employer Pension Plans – Yes, Really”
Yes, there are a great many troubled multi-employer pension plans. But it goes to far to claim the whole system is falling apart.
Forbes post, “Update On The Senate Multiemployer Pension Rescue Proposal: The NCCMP’s Point Of View”
The NCCMP has now commented on the Senate’s multiemployer pension rescue proposal. The bottom line: this is not easy to figure out in a way that feels fair to everyone.
Forbes post, “More Adventures In Pension Reform: Why Are The French Striking, And Could It Happen Here?”
The French are striking to protest retirement age reform. How do they compare to their American counterparts?
Forbes post, “Why Does the AFL-CIO Oppose The Senate’s Multi-Employer Pension Rescue Proposal?”
The AFL-CIO claims the Grassley-Alexander multi-employer rescue plan doesn’t contain federal funding. That’s simply not right.
Forbes post, “Where Does Bernie Sanders Stand On Retirement, Pensions, And Social Security? It’s A Two-Legged Stool”
Does Bernie want a two-legged stool for retirement?