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What happens when public pensions run low on money?

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When you decide to become a police officer or a firefighter, you run through numerous risks, including exposure to violence and traumatic scenes, mental health strains and physical injuries.

One of the rewards is a pension, a guaranteed income for your retirement paid by yourself and your employer.

But what happens if that pension fund starts running out of money?

There’s really two choices: add more money or cut benefits.

That’s the choice facing the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund right now.

Guests:

  • Laura Bischoff, (pre-taped)
  • Keary McCarthy, executive director of the
  • Mike Weinman, director of governmental affairs,

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