April 2020 - Jane the Actuary

April 28, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “Pension Bailout Or Bankruptcy? That’s Missing The Bigger Picture”

Whether state budget holes which include pension contributions are filled by the federal government is only a part of the bigger question of how those holes are filled.

April 27, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “No, The Federal Government Should Not Force States Into Pension Reform Through Bailout Conditions”

It. Just. Won’t. Work.

April 24, 2020 Jane the Actuary General Interest

Forbes post, “Is America Too Old To Conquer COVID-19 Effectively?”

Are we, as a nation, too old, and no longer dynamic enough to solve the coronavirus challenge?

April 22, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “Bankruptcy Or Bailout? McConnell And Pritzker Give Their Answers For Illinois’ Pensions”

No bailout for Illinois pensions. But what next?

April 19, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “Illinois Pension Bailout Request Reaction Roundup – And Why It’s A Nonstarter”

Bail out Illinois pensions? No one likes this – me included.

April 17, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “Begun, The State And Local Pension Bailout Requests Have”

Illinois is asking for pension bailouts. Will other states follow suit?

April 16, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “Can The Post Office Cut Its Retiree Healthcare Costs?”

Why are the Post Office’s retiree healthcare costs so high?

April 14, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “Post Office Pensions: Some Key Myths And Facts”

Myth: The Post Office must fund pensions for people who haven’t even been born yet. And more!

April 13, 2020 Jane the Actuary Retirement

Forbes post, “Are You Mask-Making? Three Unexpected Actuarial Connections”

In which I make connections between mask-making and retirement policy.