BLANKDec 4, 2013
In a perverse case of making the victim pay for the crime, a federal bankruptcy judge says the city of Detroit can renege on pension promises. Experts say the decision could be a template for other governments seeking to get out from under obligations. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
David Sirota / TruthdigOct 11, 2013
As state legislatures prepare for their upcoming sessions, you will no doubt hear a lot about public pensions. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigApr 14, 2013
The senator stood before a crowd of retirees, veterans and their supporters Thursday to point out that the president's proposal for a "Chained CPI" adjustment to the calculation of retirement benefits would wreak destruction on the lives of elderly and disabled Americans. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigApr 12, 2013
The new cost-of-living index proposed in Obama's latest budget is really a means to push lower living standards on people who need Social Security, University of Missouri economist Michael Hudson says. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMar 23, 2013
A little-known pension scheme in the City of Angels lets public safety workers double-dip at the taxpayers' expense. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Alexander Reed Kelly / TruthdigMar 19, 2013
A survey found that more than half of Americans have less than $25,000 in savings and investments excluding their homes, while 28 percent doubt they will have enough money to retire comfortably -- a high in more than two decades of study. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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