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Publication Date: January 2005
Publisher: Economic Opportunity Institute
Author(s): Marilyn P. Watkins
Research Area: Banking and finance; Population and demographics
Keywords: Voluntary Accounts; Social Security; Retirement accounts
Type: Report
Coverage: Washington
Abstract:
Reviews a proposal for Washington Voluntary Accounts (WVAs), which offer an easy mechanism for individuals to save for retirement. Addresses the importance of a retirement program for the nearly half of all workers who do not have a retirement savings plan in their workplace. Addresses concerns regarding public costs, portability of accounts, competition from private investment and increased fees for small businesses.