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Longevity Risk: New International Report Highlights Significant Risks to Retirement Security Posed by Improving Longevity

WASHINGTON – There is a significant risk to consider when it comes to assuring financial security in retirement: the risk of outliving one’s assets—also known as longevity risk….
Date Published: 10/23/2015
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October 23: American Academy of Actuaries to Host ‘Aging Securely: An Actuarial Forum on Financial and Health Care Retirement Challenges’

 WASHINGTON – On Friday, Oct. 23, the American Academy of Actuaries will host a public policy discussion on Capitol Hill led by actuarial experts on lifetime income, long-term care, and…
Date Published: 10/23/2015
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Date Published: 10/21/2015
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Size of lump-sum retirement payouts still undecided

Military Times
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 10/12/2015
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Comments by American Academy of Actuaries on Proposed Regs on Suspensions of Benefits

BenefitsLink Retirement Plans Newsletter
Date Published: 08/20/2015
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Alternatives for Pension Cost Recognition: Issues and Implications

BenefitsLink Retirement Plans Newsletter
Date Published: 08/17/2015
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Media Advisory: Actuaries’ Timothy Leier Available to Discuss Social Security’s Financial Condition as Program Marks 80th Anniversary

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Social Security Act of 1935, Timothy Leier, chairperson of the American Academy of Actuaries’ Social Security…
Date Published: 08/13/2015
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Social Security: No COLA in 2016

Bankrate Retirement Blog
Date Published: 07/22/2015
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OPM creates new committee to examine federal retirement plans

Fierce Government
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/05/2015
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New board to advise OPM director on federal retirement plans

FederalNewsRadio.com
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/04/2015
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Multiemployer Plans Committee Update Meeting with Federal Agency Representatives

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