Silent Alarm: Public Safety Pensions
Silent Alarm: Public Safety Pensions
Podcast Description
Silent Alarm: Public Safety Pensions takes you on a deep dive into the intricate world of Baltimore's public safety pensions. This captivating series explores the critical challenges and notable successes of the Baltimore City Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System.From its origins to the recent decline in active membership, we examine how these issues are shaping the future sustainability of the pension system and the city's overall financial health. Through expert interviews with key stakeholders—including administrators, policymakers, pension specialists, and first responders—we highlight the strategies currently in play to address these pressing concerns.Tune in for an in-depth examination of how Baltimore’s pension system affects its public safety and the city’s future.
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The podcast focuses on key topics such as the challenges of declining active membership, financial sustainability, and strategic investment initiatives within Baltimore's pension system, with episodes like 'Strategic Investments' discussing financial strategies and 'The Pension Puzzle' exploring the insights of pension administrators.
Silent Alarm: Public Safety Pensions takes you on a deep dive into the intricate world of Baltimore’s public safety pensions. This captivating series explores the critical challenges and notable successes of the Baltimore City Fire and Police Employees’ Retirement System.
From its origins to the recent decline in active membership, we examine how these issues are shaping the future sustainability of the pension system and the city’s overall financial health. Through expert interviews with key stakeholders—including administrators, policymakers, pension specialists, and first responders—we highlight the strategies currently in play to address these pressing concerns.
Tune in for an in-depth examination of how Baltimore’s pension system affects its public safety and the city’s future.
In this episode, we explore the actuarial side of public safety pensions—a complex yet fascinating topic with far-reaching implications. We take a close look at the steady decline in active membership and the ripple effects it creates, from long-term system stability to the financial health of the City of Baltimore. Whether you’re into numbers or just curious about how cities manage their obligations, this deep dive sheds light on an issue that affects budgets, benefits, and the broader public.
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