MissionSquare Retirement

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵! Polish Americans have enriched our society with vibrant cultural traditions, such as the celebration of Pulaski Day and the enjoyment of traditional Polish cuisine. Their contributions in various fields, including arts, sciences, business, and community leadership, have significantly shaped our nation’s history and culture. We are especially grateful for the Polish Americans who have been part of our MissionSquare Retirement family over the years, contributing their talents and dedication to our success. Join us in honoring their enduring legacy and societal impact. #PolishAmericanHeritageMonth

October is National Retirement Security Month! This annual event shines a spotlight on the importance of saving for retirement. It’s the perfect time to reflect on your goals and ensure you’re on track. Originally launched in 2006 as National Save for Retirement Week, it was expanded to a month-long event in 2020 by the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA). MissionSquare Retirement proudly partners with NAGDCA to educate employers and employees on the critical importance of retirement savings. Ready to take action? Discover tips to start, stop, and continue your savings journey: https://lnkd.in/eS5Mu7MK. #NRSM #NRSM2024 #retirement

NEW! A MissionSquare Research Institute study highlights the unique financial challenges faced by women in the public sector, driven by the gender pay gap, student loans, and caregiving demands. Read the report below or visit https://lnkd.in/egbzY3Q9. #Women #GenderGap #StudentLoans #Debt #Caregiving #Workforce #HR #StateandLocal

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗮𝗺, 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗺𝗮! From September 25-28, firefighters from across our great nation demonstrate their unparalleled strength, dedication, and bravery. MissionSquare Retirement is immensely proud and honored to support the heroes who protect our communities every single day. Let’s cheer them on and show our unwavering support! Best of luck to all participants! #FirefighterChallenge #MissionSquare #SupportOurFirefighters #CommunityHeroes

The MissionSquare team is buzzing with activity and enthusiasm at the ICMA Annual Conference in Pittsburgh! We’ve had the pleasure of connecting with numerous public sector leaders at our MissionSquare Retirement booth. Highlights so far include our newly appointed Board Chair, Opal Mauldin-Jones, delivering an informative presentation on cutting edge rural and urban policies and Senior Researcher Gerald Young sharing new and insightful data on workforce trends from the MissionSquare Research Institute. #ICMA2024 #MissionSquareRetirement #Pittsburgh

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our new whitepaper, “Retirement Expectations vs. Realities,” by Zhikun Liu, Ph.D., CFP®, Head of Research at MissionSquare Research Institute. This reader-friendly summary is based on our award-winning research and offers clear and actionable insights into the key factors influencing retirement timing decisions. Invaluable for public sector employers, it helps simplify complex findings, making them more accessible and practical for immediate application. Discover the insights: https://lnkd.in/eTStJ6sA #Retirement #FinancialPlanning #FinancialSecurity #PersonalFinance

Exciting news! The ICMA Annual Conference in Pittsburgh is just around the corner, from Sept 21-25. MissionSquare Retirement is thrilled to present a series of sessions that will help elevate your professional skills and knowledge. Session Highlights: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟮, 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠: 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘰𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 with Gerald Young. Understand the impact of student debt on productivity and retention, and also explore the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟯, 𝟭:𝟯𝟬-𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠: 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 with Nancy Lange, CFP® and Steve Taylor, CFP®. Engage in an interactive Values Card Exercise to help align your financial goals with your core values. 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮:𝟰𝟱-𝟯:𝟰𝟱 𝗣𝗠: Improving the Recruitment and Retention Equation with Gerald Young. Learn effective strategies for attracting and retaining talent, supported by data from MissionSquare Research Institute. Don’t miss these opportunities to gain valuable insights and network with industry peers. See you there! #ICMA2024 #MissionSquareRetirement #Pittsburgh

Don’t miss this insightful new column by Gerald Young, Senior Researcher at MissionSquare Research Institute, featured by the National League of Cities. Discover key strategies for city leaders to help employees achieve retirement security. Read the column: https://lnkd.in/eKwdvGpe #Cities #Workforce #HR #Retirement #EmployeeEngagement

Are you as excited about the ICMA Annual Conference in Pittsburgh from Sept 21-25 as we are? Join MissionSquare Retirement for a series of insightful sessions designed to help enhance your skills and knowledge: 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟮, 𝟭𝟬:𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗠: 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘰𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 with Gerald Young. Discover how student debt impacts productivity and retention and learn about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟯, 𝟭:𝟯𝟬-𝟮:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠: 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦: 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘎𝘰𝘢𝘭𝘴 with Nancy Lange, CFP® and Steve Taylor, CFP®. Participate in an interactive Values Card Exercise to help align your financial goals with your core values. 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮:𝟰𝟱-𝟯:𝟰𝟱 𝗣𝗠: 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 with Gerald Young. Explore effective strategies for attracting and retaining talent, backed by data from MissionSquare Research Institute. Don’t miss these opportunities to help enhance your skills and knowledge! See you there! #ICMA2024 #MissionSquareRetirement #Pittsburgh

MissionSquare Retirement is proud to announce that our esteemed VantageTrust Company board member, Jeanmarie Grisi, was recently recognized as one of Pension & Investments’ Influential Women in Institutional Investing for 2024. Jeanmarie’s dedication and leadership have driven remarkable advancements in the field, and we are honored to have her as part of the MissionSquare family. Congratulations, Jeanmarie, on this well-deserved recognition! Read more about Jeanmarie’s achievements: https://lnkd.in/ebpMtmD3 #IWII2024 #InfluentialWomen #MissionSquare