Leslie Kan's blog

  • Giving Workers a Nudge

    December 15, 2014
    Leslie Kan
    Giving workers a "nudge" can dramatically impact the number of workers covered by a retirement plan.
    Alternative Models
    Retirement Insecurity
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  • What Happens to Pensions When We all Live to 100?

    December 3, 2014
    Leslie Kan
    Longer life expectancies mean states and districts will likely face higher retirement costs in pension benefits, but also means retiring later.
    Pensions and Human Capital
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  • Military Considers Hybrid Retirement Plan

    November 20, 2014
    Leslie Kan
    Military pensions do not distribute benefits equally and severely shortchange the majority of members. The Department of Defense is now considering switching to a hybrid model.
    Alternative Models
    Pensions and Human Capital
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  • Pension Debt Crowds Out Other School Spending in Michigan

    November 10, 2014
    Leslie Kan
    In Michigan, school funding has increased but schools aren’t seeing much of the money.
    Funding
    Pensions and Human Capital
    State Pension Plans
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  • Pensions' Spooky New Mortality Rates

    October 31, 2014
    Leslie Kan
    Workers are living longer, and for pension plans, this means more payments and a bigger overall price tag on benefits.
    Pensions and Human Capital
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