By David Tony
In 2025, the average teacher pension COLA was 1.28% compared to 2.7% CPI inflation. Explore how compounding vs. noncompounding rules and state policy frameworks impact educators’ retirement security.
By David Tony
Public pension funds report they are healthier than they’ve been in years. But the strategy used to get there has left the largest state retirement systems clustered together in the same bets.
By David Tony
While state and local retirement systems have improved across several key metrics, the state of pensions overall remains Fragile in 2026.
By David Tony
Learn how COLAs protect your public pension from inflation. Explore the differences between compounding vs. noncompounding policies.
By David Tony
Compare 2025 funded ratios and unfunded liabilities by state, and learn about the $1.3 trillion pension shortfall.
By David Tony
The average national funded ratio rose to 82.5% in 2025, yet many plans remain burdened by unfunded liabilities. See which plans rank highest.
By David Tony
Equable Institute has issued updated Retirement Security Policy Scorecards for California Assembly Bill 1383 (AB1383).
By David Tony
Equable Institute has issued new Retirement Security Policy Scorecards for Oklahoma House Bill 3313 (HB3313).