Salon.com: Obama falls short, We’ll need much more to fix our catastrophic inequality

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Obama falls short: We’ll need much more to fix our catastrophic inequality Excerpt: “Brian Graff, CEO of American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries, who has spoken with Treasury about the president’s retirement plan, shared his view with Politico: “It’s not what I would describe as an earth-shattering move.” You can say that again.”

Washington Post: Obama’s MyRA program seen as a modest first step to get people saving for retirement

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Obama’s MyRA program seen as a modest first step to get people saving for retirement Excerpt: “In reality, households making more than $200,000 only get 17 percent of the tax benefits from 401(k) plans, while middle-income households enjoy the majority of such tax benefits,” said Brian Graff, executive director of the American Society of Pension… Continue reading

Plan Consultant Magazine Releases Winter Issue; Protecting Your Retirement Egg

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Arlington, VA (January 17, 2014)-As the economy slowly recovers from recession, many retirement industry professionals are strategizing to improve financial security for their plan participants while attempting to maintain strong returns on investments. It’s a fine line to walk when balancing security and returns, and plan sponsors have to be well-informed to maximize both, improve… Continue reading

The Wall Street Journal: Rep. Camp Weighs Expanding Use of Roth Savings Accounts

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Rep. Camp Weighs Expanding Use of Roth Savings Accounts Excerpt: “But supporters could argue that switching more savings to Roth-style accounts would ultimately produce more dollars for beneficiaries, at a time of concern about many Americans’ meager savings. That could be preferable to other changes that would harm Americans’ ability to save, said Brian Graff,… Continue reading

In the War to Protect Public-Sector Retirement, Only One Organization Occupies the Front Lines

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The National Tax-deferred Savings Association (NTSA) is proud to announce its new name today as a way to better define its core mission and enhance the brand in state capitals across the country. Formerly the National Tax Sheltered Accounts Association (NTSAA), NTSA’s core mission remains the same: to ensure the health and sustainability of America’s… Continue reading