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ARPA Updated as of March 13, 2026
I'll be wearing my green tomorrow. How about you? Perhaps the luck of the Irish will carry some weight with the PBGC during the upcoming week, but it didn't have much sway last week. The PBGC accepted two revised applications...
ARPA Update as of February 27, 2026
Welcome to March and all the "madness" that comes with it! Regarding ARPA and the PBGC's implementation of this critical pension legislation, last week proved to be fairly quiet, and I imagine it will continue to be so, as the...
Good Question!
We occasionally post questions received in reaction to our blogs in new blog posts since many of our readers might have similar thoughts/ideas. In reaction to yesterday's post, "All-time High Funded Ratio" a reader calling themselves LoudlyObservant (great name) stated...
ARPA Update as of January 16, 2026
We hope that the continuing success of the ARPA pension legislation warms your heart despite ridiculously cold temperatures in New Jersey and elsewhere. Regarding last week's activity, pleased to report that two plans received approval for their SFA applications. Pension...
ARPA Update as of December 5, 2025
Welcome to the first review of December 2025. We aren't quite at the beginning of winter, but you could sure fool me, as New Jersey is gripped by cold front and we saw our first modest snowfall just in time...
ARPA Updated as of November 28, 2025
We hope that you enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends. This update is the last one for November. Wow, that month went by quickly. Regarding the ARPA legislation, have we entered the last month for new...
ARPA Update as of November 21, 2025
Welcome to Thanksgiving week. I don't think that I'm alone when I say that Thanksgiving is my absolute favorite holiday. I hope that you and your family enjoy a truly special day. I'm thankful that we'll have all of our...
ARPA Update as of November 14, 2025
I hope that last week was great for you. I didn't recognize anyone from the PBGC at the IFEBP in Honolulu last week, but I suspect that there must have been a few attendees. Why? Well, for the first time...
ARPA Update as of October 17, 2025
The PBGC is doing its best to get through an imposing list of applicants for Special Financial Assistance (SFA). However, it seems more like one step forward, 1 1/2 steps backward for that organization as they grapple with late arrivals...
ARPA Update as of October 10, 2025
Welcome to Columbus and Indigenous Peoples' Day. Bond markets are closed and the equity markets remain open. Columbus Day remains a federal holiday, but with most federal employees already furloughed, it will not be a day to celebrate for many....