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In reply to the discussion: Do you have a pension? [View all]essme
(1,207 posts)12. I am surprised at the % of DU'ers with defined benefit plans.
We must have a huge number of teachers, local gov't and state/federal employees.
Most of those defined benefit plans are reasonably secure. Some more than others:
https://www.hks.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/centers/mrcbg/files/AWP_92_final.pdf
That's for 2018 so some plans may have changed.
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I do, unless GA Gov. Kemp and his cronies have gutted the Teacher's Retirement System.
GoCubsGo
Feb 2020
#11
My husband will have one if the state we live in doesn't mess with it.
redstatebluegirl
Feb 2020
#26
Yes, retired from state of Ohio 2 years ago with 21 years of service.
A Brand New World
Feb 2020
#46