Pension Research Council News

The Pension Research Council at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that TIAA Institute has rejoined the Council as an Associate Level Member for 2025. Read More

For groundbreaking research influencing public policy on pensions and highlighting the critical role of financial literacy, Olivia S. Mitchell, Wharton Professor and Director of the Pension Research Council at the University of Pennsylvania, will be honored with CIO’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award. — Via Chief Investment Officer.   Read More

The Pension Research Council at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce that Fidelity Investments has rejoined the Council as an Associate Member for 2025. Read More

Competing economic proposals could have conflicting effects on private retirement savings for Americans, reducing incentives for some to save while making it more difficult for others to effectively save and invest, notes Professor Olivia S. Mitchell of Wharton’s Pension Research Council, according to Plansponsor.com. Read More

Many Boeing employees hope their traditional defined benefit pensions will be reinstated, but it’s not likely. Many are seen as too financially risky and face underfunding problems, explains Wharton Professor Olivia S. Mitchell, via Barrons.com. Read More

Secure 2.0 permits employers to give matching retirement contributions when employees make qualified student loan repayments. This can attract and retain better workers, according to Wharton Professor Olivia S. Mitchell, via Investopedia.com Read More