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Academy: Retirement Legislation Introduced by Sen. Harkin Should Prompt National Discussion

 WASHINGTON – Retirement legislation (the USA Retirement Funds Act) introduced today by Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) hopefully will prompt a national discussion about retirement policy….
Date Published: 01/30/2014
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Shift retirement plans away from employers

Marketwatch
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/29/2014
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The case for pooling savings

Bankrate.com Retirement Blog
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/21/2014
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Actuaries offer some sober retirement principles

Dallas Morning News
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/20/2014
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Academy Offers Framework for Evaluating Retirement Plans

PlanSponsor.com
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/17/2014
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Date Published: 01/17/2014
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Actuaries Unveil Critical Approach to Assessing Nation’s Retirement-Income Challenges

WASHINGTON – The American Academy of Actuaries today launched an initiative that will critically examine retirement systems and public policies affecting retirement security in this
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 01/17/2014
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Date Published: 01/09/2014
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American Academy of Actuaries Honors Ethan Kra with Jarvis Farley Service Award

WASHINGTON – The American Academy of Actuaries awarded Ethan Kra, MAAA, FSA, EA, FCA, MSPA, CERA, with the 2013 Jarvis Farley Service Award during a ceremony held earlier today at the…
Date Published: 11/04/2013
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Comments to IRS and Treasury on Guidance on Merger, Spinoff Issues under PPA

Pension Committee letter to the Internal Revenue Service and Department of the Treasury with comments and recommendations for future guidance on merger and spinoff issues related to the measurement…
Date Published: 06/01/2011
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Presentation

An Actuarial Perspective on the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report

Pension Practice Council’s presentation slides for the Capitol Hill briefing: An Actuarial Perspective on the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report. Presenters from the Academy’s Social Security…
Date Published: 05/26/2011
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An Actuarial Perspective on the 2011 Social Security Trustees’ Report

al Security Committee issue brief highlighting the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report and outlining the public policy options to address Social Security’s long-term financial soundness.
Date Published: 05/26/2011
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Comment to IRS and Treasury on the Definition of ‘Plan-Related Expenses’

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…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/24/2011
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Comment to IRS and Treasury on the Definition of ‘Plan-Related Expenses’

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…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/24/2011
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Comment to IRS and Treasury on the Definition of ‘Plan-Related Expenses’

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…
Topics: Retirement
Date Published: 05/24/2011
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Comments to ASB on Proposed Revisions to ASOP No. 27

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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