Expecting volatile economy, most public retirement funds dial back return expectations, increasing pressure for taxpayers – Center Square

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Governor of Alderaan
4 years ago

it’s easier to claim success when they beat an artificially low target return

Freddy
4 years ago

Maybe the pensions should be readjusted periodically to what is available in the funds not to what is expected in the future. As long as the taxpayer (ATM machines) are footing the bill it does not matter. It’s like I would go buy a mansion or a jet that I could not afford and demand that my income be adjusted. I’ll call S.S. and see if they will accommodate me. People in the real word readjust their expenses on a regular basis and now even more often due to ever rising tax’s. They should also. Why are taxpayers responsible for… Read more »

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