The researchers at the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College released a brand new brief today detailing the funding levels of 150 pension funds across the country. There are some surprises, and, as always, plenty of insights. From the CRR:
- Despite a strong stock market, the funded status of public plans in 2013 remained unchanged at 72 percent for two reasons:
- actuarially smoothed assets grew modestly; and
- CalPERS, one of the nation’s largest plans, significantly revised its reported funded ratio.
- An encouraging sign is that sponsors appear to be paying a larger share of their annual required contribution.
- Going forward, the funded ratio is projected to gradually move above 80 percent, assuming historical stock market returns.
Be sure to read the full report here.
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