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Bolstering the System: Strengthening Social Security for all

Bolstering the System: Strengthening Social Security for all

All Events, Retirement Security

Join the Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement for a policy discussion on the challenges for the Social Security program and reforms to strengthen it for future generations. The Social Security program is the main retirement security pillar for...

April 14 | Harkin Retirement Security Symposium 2026: Understanding and Navigating the US Retirement System

All Events, Retirement Security, Retirement Security

Event Information: Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM CT Location: Parents Hall, Olmsted Center at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa Live Stream on The Harkin Institute YouTube channel. Event Summary: The 2026 Harkin Retirement Security...

Additional Resources for the 2025 Harkin Retirement Security Symposium: Inclusive Long-Term Care Policies and Supports

Retirement Security, Retirement Security

References The Direct Care Workforce State Index. (2025). PHI National. https://www.phinational.org/state-index-tool/  Dychtwald, K., Fulmer, T., Morison, R., & Terveer, K. (2025, July). Your Company Needs an Eldercare Policy. Harvard Business Review....

October 16 | Harkin Retirement Security Symposium 2025: Inclusive Long-Term Care Policies and Supports

All Events, Institute News, Retirement Security, Retirement Security

Event Information Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET Location: KFF’s Barbara Jordan Conference Center (1330 G St NW, Washington, DC, 20005) Virtual Live Stream (Link will be sent to virtual attendees before the event) Cost:...

September 17 | Roadmaps to Retirement 2025: Global Lessons and Paths Ahead

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Event Information Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Time: 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Networking lunch from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Location: Tom and Ruth Harkin Center (2800 University Ave., Des Moines, IA 50311) YouTube Livestream Cost: Free, but registration is...

May 22 | Long-Term Care Policy Options Webinar

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Webinar Information Date: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m. CT Location: Zoom Webinar (link will be sent to attendees closer to the event) Cost: Free, but registration is required. Accommodations: Live-captioning in English will be provided for attendees....
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