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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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Date Published: 06/01/2011
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An Actuarial Perspective on the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report

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Date Published: 05/26/2011
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Pension Committee comments to the IRS and Treasury regarding the potential implications of expected regulatory guidance on the definition of “plan-related expenses expected to be paid from plan…
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Date Published: 05/24/2011
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Pension Committee comments to the IRS and Treasury regarding the potential implications of expected regulatory guidance on the definition of “plan-related expenses expected to be paid from plan…
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Date Published: 05/24/2011
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Pension Committee comments to the Actuarial Standards Board regarding a proposed revision of ASOP No. 27, “Selection of Economic Assumptions for Measuring Pension Obligations.
Date Published: 05/12/2011
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Pension Risk and Your Retirement Capitol Hill Briefing

Pension Practice Council presentation slides of the April 4 Capitol Hill briefing on Pension Risk and Your Retirement. Presenters Ethan Kra and Lane West addressed the risks inherent with retirement…
Date Published: 04/14/2011
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Comments to the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed regulations for hybrid retirement plans.

Comments to the Internal Revenue Service regarding propose regulations for hybrid retirement plans.  
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/12/2011
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Comments to IRS on Proposed Hybrid Plan Reguations

Pension Committee comments to the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed regulations for hybrid retirement plans. 
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/12/2011
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