At a recent Punchbowl News event, APSR member Ralph Sicuro with the Pittsburgh Fire Fighters noted that a reliable way to provide a secure income was defined benefit plans and that, “everybody deserves these types of benefits to be in their retirement security.”

APSR President Tim Hill argues that “retirement savers face a dilemma” but are looking for options in a recent NCPERS blog. Read more: zurl.co/GjzkT

As private equity moves toward investment democratization, retirement plans should consider whether it’s time to give more workers a seat at the table. Read APSR President Tim Hill’s recent blog in NCPERS blog exploring this possibility: zurl.co/dZ9zO

The Spence v. americanair case was a warning sign, because when political agendas seep into retirement policy, everyday savers stand to lose. Read more: zurl.co/QWf7R

Retirement investments should be simple: you set aside money now, so you have financial security later. However, recent politicization threatens to complicate this process. Read more: zurl.co/t89Eb

The SECURE 2.0 Act is reshaping how Americans prepare for retirement. From “Super Catch Up” contributions to new Required Minimum Distributions, these changes could make a real difference in your financial future—but only if you know how to use them. zurl.co/N7JBt

Thanks to updates to the SECURE 2.0 Act, people aged 60–63 can now contribute up to $11,250 to their 401(k), 403(b), or government 457 plan. Learn more about how this law could boost your retirement savings. zurl.co/DC6Uz

Last week’s TribFest included a great panel hosted by Punchbowl News in partnership with BlackRock on "Redefining Retirement in Texas." Watch: zurl.co/atnuP

As courts across the country grapple with cases that question the role of politics in fiduciary decisions about pension management, we must remember first responders, teachers, & other public employees deserve secure and protected retirement savings. zurl.co/xwZEB

Former UT Coach Mack Brown, John Kelly from BlackRock, and Brad McCutcheon, captain of Plano fire and rescue, joined a panel at TribFest moderated by Anna Palmer from Punchbowl News to discuss retirement. zurl.co/jXnJq

National attention stays on Oklahoma as their state Supreme Court considers an anti-ESG law that could have national implications. Learn more: zurl.co/NKcE7

John Kelly with BlackRock views the lack of retirement savings as “both a crisis and a huge opportunity.” Listen to his portion of the panel from TribFest: zurl.co/5OvCS

Plano (TX) Firefighters Association President Brad McCutcheon, BlackRock Global Head of Corporate Affairs John Kelly, and former University of Texas at Austin football coach Mack Brown recently joined a TribFest panel to discuss football, firefighting, and financial wellbeing.

Preparing for retirement should being long before you reach it, as Plano Firefighters Association President Brad McCutcheon, BlackRock Global Head of Corporate Affairs John Kelly, & former UT-Austin football coach Mack Brown recently discussed. zurl.co/35oGM

"New York City’s public workers deserve the assurance that their retirement security is guided by sound financial judgment, not political pressure. The Alliance for Prosperity and a Secure Retirement has been clear that pension funds exist to safeguard workers’ futures, and

APSR President Tim Hill has called out NYC Comptroller for politicking with pension funds, which threatens worker savings: "Using pension systems to advance political agendas from either side threatens the stability of workers’ savings.” zurl.co/ZAO6n

Last week’s Responsible Investor weekly newsletter highlighted our rebuke of the NYC Comptroller for politicking with pension funds. zurl.co/KMZUE

APSR President Tim Hill made clear our position on NYC Comptroller politicking w/ pensions: "Using pension systems to advance political agendas from either side threatens the stability of workers’ savings.” Responsible Investor newsletter summarized it: zurl.co/xcJTZ

This afternoon, Senate Aging Committee is holding a hearing on aging in place—an important topic as more than 11,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. We are entering a critical era for aging in America, and caregiving will be a huge piece of it. Check out BPC’s recent report here for

Injecting politics from either side into pension fund management threatens retirement pensions. Read more from The Center Square: "NYC comptroller faces criticism for pushing ESG as he leaves office” zurl.co/uYrLI