Washington Lawmakers' Pensions: The Envy of a Nation
For all the talk you hear from Capitol Hill about running government more like a business, Congress has a retirement plan that would make any Fortune 500 executive blush.
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Why Your Pension Is at Risk
With the bankruptcy proceedings of American Airlines parent company AMR having just gotten under way, it's too early to tell what it might mean for employees. But past bankruptcies offer a roadmap for what can happen to workers anywhere when their employer goes under -- they often end up holding the short end of the stick.
Why Young Workers Want a Good Old-Fashioned Pension
The conventional wisdom is that young people today expect they'll change employers repeatedly, and thus don't really care about pensions. But it turns out the conventional wisdom is wrong. With 401(k)s looking less secure, a defined-benefit plan is a real lure for younger workers.
