AMUSE

Date: October 7, 2015

Time: 6:40PM - 6:55PM

Location: BLOC 113

Speaker: James Cain, Texas A&M University, Department of Mathematics

Title: The Decline of Pension Plans in Corporate America

Abstract: In a modern world, preparing for the future is increasingly important. The three forms of retirement income, referred to as social security, personal savings, and pension plans, are continuously changing. As the pressure from governing bodies continues to demand fully funded retirement plans, companies are terminating their current pension plans. In this presentation, I will discuss some of the reasons companies are leaving their plans behind and the implications of the decline of pension plans.