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Pensions are in trouble after failing to meet needed 1Q returns by more than half and starting 2019 off with a $2 trillion deficit. But it’s not only pension holders who will get hurt by the coming pension crisis.

There are two crises U.S. states are currently facing that need attention. However, due to a limited budget, they will likely have to choose which they want to focus on, and it doesn’t look good for public pensions.

The pension crisis has been escalating for quite some time, and accounting for pension shortfalls seems next to impossible for state governments. But another problem may be spelling the beginning of the end for public pensions altogether.

There were three big trends in 2018 that appear to have defined this year economically. Here’s a review of how each of them had an impact on retirees, investors, and the overall U.S. economic picture.

Corporate pensions have been in trouble for quite some time. But now, they’re at a dangerous fork in the road that could lead to a full-blown catastrophe.

Public pensions are on the verge of either radical overhaul or extinction. You might think failure of a state public pension won’t affect you because you’re not drawing a public pension, but no one is safe from the coming crisis.

The U.S. pension shortfall is nearing $7 trillion, and it could escalate to a whole new level in coming years. If your retirement “eggs” are relying on a pension plan, it’s time to diversifying because pensions are on their way out.

Numerous analysts are suggesting Turkey’s currency crisis could be the source of positive price action in the gold market. Find out how this is plausible in this week’s News to Know.

Illinois is considering a last-ditch attempt to save its public pension plan. They’re moving toward a risky gamble that could potentially dig their $129 billion debt hole much deeper than it already is.

The stock market continues to reach new record highs, giving pensions a much needed boost. But a critical analysis of the situation shows it may not be enough to save pensions.