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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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Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 09/03/2007
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Pension Committee letter to Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (JBEA) requesting the JBEA provide a summary of key mistakes or problems it has found in audits of enrolled actuaries CE…
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Social Security Committee issue brief evaluating the structure of basic Social Security benefits.  
Date Published: 09/01/2007
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Letter to Texas Officials Clarifying Comments on OPEB Accounting Standards

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Date Published: 06/15/2007
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Letter to Energy Department on Pension Reimbursement Policy for DOE Contractors

Pension Committee comments to the Department of Energy (DOE) on the issues faced by the DOE and its contractors in managing the costs of pension and medical benefits.
Date Published: 05/10/2007
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Letter to IRS on Combined Plan Deduction Limits under Notice 2007-28

Pension Committee comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding changes to the combined plan deduction limit under IRS Notice 2007-28.
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 03/01/2007
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Investing Social Security Assets in the Securities Markets

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Date Published: 03/01/2007
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Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 11/06/2006
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Letter to IRS on Requests for Technical Guidance on Circular 230

Pension Practice Council letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting technical guidance on regulatory issues related to IRS Circular 230
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 08/29/2006
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