Retirement Industry News & Blogs

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Bottom Line - Retirees tighten the belt, but still struggle
bottomline.msnbc.msn.com | 10 hours 6 minutes ago
As the rebound in the U.S. economy helps boost income and spending among working-aged households, older Americans relying on retirement income are having a hard time paying the bills.

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Announces Agreement for 45% Joint Venture Interest in US$4.8
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FitchResearch
www.fitchratings.com | 19 hours 44 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings About Us Contact Us Press Room Events Help Search Sign in Autologin Printer-Friendly Page Click Here for Printer-Friendly Version Fitch: Further Widening of U.S. Pension Plan Funding Gaps Expected as Contributions Rise Endorsement Policy 14 Feb 2012 9:00 AM (EST) Link to Fitch

Two new partners for Eversheds pensions practice - Legal - Business News - Business - Birmingham
www.birminghampost.net | Feb 14, 2012
The Birmingham office of law firm Eversheds has expanded its pensions practice with the appointment of two new partners.

Spartanburg City Council studies funding pensions during work session | GoUpstate.com
www.goupstate.com | Feb 13, 2012
City leaders began painting a picture Monday afternoon of the city’s financial situation and presented options that could curb potential long-term losses.

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www.wwmt.com | Feb 13, 2012
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Pension bill could reduce county taxpayer contribution
www.post-gazette.com | Feb 13, 2012
House Republicans and Democrats united last week to pass a bill that supporters say could reduce how much taxpayers must contribute toward the costs of pensions for future Allegheny County employees.

QE adds to gloom for pension savers - FT.com
www.ft.com | Feb 10, 2012
More than a million savers approaching retirement face further cuts to their pension income, following this week's decision by the Bank of England to resume its gilt purchasing programme, known as “quantitative easing” (QE). Advisers warned that, by

CPP managers look to Europe - The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com | Feb 10, 2012
Debt crisis in Greece is creating opportunities for long-horizon investors, Investment Board chief says

Should Portfolio Withdrawals Vary with the Market? | Company Comment | Commentary | News | Hemscott
www.hemscott.com | Feb 10, 2012
Employing the research on flexible retirement-portfolio withdrawal rates calls for a healthy dose of common senseChristine Benz reports...