Rescuing retirement

Ghilarducci, Teresa. (Author). James, Tony, 1951- (author.). Geithner, Timothy F., (writer of foreword.).

Summary: In Rescuing Retirement, Teresa Ghilarducci and Tony James offer a comprehensive yet simple plan to help workers save for retirement, increase retirement savings by earning higher returns, and guarantee lifelong income for everyone. It offers a practical guide to the future of secure retirement.

Record details

ISBN: 9780231185646
ISBN: 0231185642
ISBN: 9780231546270
Physical Description: print
xiv, 166 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Publisher: New York : Columbia University Press, [2018]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 135-158) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword / by Timothy Geithner -- Society's retirement crisis -- How we got here : America's broken retirement system -- Six key problems : the consequences of a broken retirement system -- Rescuing retirement : a four-pronged solution -- Case studies : similar plans in action -- Why not just expand Social Security? : Americans need a universal pension system -- Growing support from the American people and a mandate for Congress -- The employer's stake in retirement reform -- Conclusion -- Questions and answers on the Guaranteed Retirement Account -- Appendix A. The cost of a principal protection guarantee -- Appendix B. GRAs versus other policy solutions -- Appendix C. Looking at retirement coverage across the country.