Description: The 2013 report looks remarkably similar to the 2012 report. The long-range, 75-year actuarial deficit grew slightly from 2.67 percent of taxable payroll to 2.72 percent of taxable payroll.

Description: Complete issue of the January 2014 Pension Section News newsletter.

Description: The editor previews the issue.

Description: Report on 2013 committee activities and a cumulative summary of key findings of the research. There ae many consistent themes. Description of major ongoing work project.

Description: press release about blue ribbon panel

Description: The article describes a dynamic investment strategy for defined benefit pension funds to de-risk the plan by changing the asset mix based on the funded ratio.

Description: Author's view of important issues raised in EBRI 35'th anniversary policy forum and other settings, together with commentary and related public policy recommendations. Goal is to encourage readers to think about the situation today and where it might be going, and to help them identify important issues that need attention.

Description: This is a humorous take on the challenges of collecting data and meeting deadlines to file IRS Form 5500

Description: The investment allocation is a critical component of pension risk management and having actuaries with a strong investment acumen is critical for pension success. This article dives into why investment knowledge is so valuable for actuaries today and what the SOA is doing to help provide actuaries with these critical skills.

Description: Summary of current Pension Section activities, including continuing education opportunities.