AARP to Promote Mayor's Retirement Savings Plan for Private Sector Workers

NEW YORK, Feb. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Statement by AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel: "Helping Americans achieve and enjoy financial independence is central to AARP's mission, and we applaud Mayor de Blasio for proposing that New York become the first city in the nation to ensure that private sector employees have the option to save for retirement through payroll deduction. "As fewer people have pensions or 401(k)s, AARP is urging our elected officials to fill the gap by passing laws to establish plans that are voluntary and carry no ongoing costs to taxpayers - but enormous potential benefit to all. Mayor de Blasio, Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, Comptroller Stringer and...