The Knowledge Gap:
What Does the Public Really Know About Retirement Risks?
June 19, 2006
The two speakers at this one-hour luncheon briefing presented the results of a new survey and focus group sessions designed to gauge the public’s understanding of retirement risks. They discussed the implications of the public’s knowledge of these risks for retirement security, examined the successes and failures of the current pension system, and outlined 21st-century retirement program options.
Speakers
Anna Rappaport, Chairperson of the Society of Actuaries Committee on Post-Retirement Risks and Needs and member of the American Academy of Actuaries Retirement Security Principles Task Force
Ruth Helman, Research Director, Mathew Greenwald and Associates Inc.
News media inquiries: If you’re a reporter, contact Andrew Simonelli (202-785-7872, simonelli@actuary.org), for additional information or to request an interview.
Other inquiries: Contact Heather Jerbi (202-223-8196; jerbi@actuary.org).
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