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The debate is raging from coast to coast, with recent hot spots, Rhode Island, Detroit and California, in the news.

Californias transit workers pensions would be left untouched under a plan submitted by Gov. Jerry Brown to temporarily exempt them from legislative reforms.

The change was a godsend to companies experiencing cash flow issues, but Fitch Ratings, among others, doesn't think it's the best way to go.

EPIs Retirement Inequality Chartbook offers dozens of charts that look at retirement preparedness and outcomes by income, race and ethnicity, education, gender and marital status. Its conclusion? The 401(k) revolution created a few big winners and many losers.

A report from State Budget Solutions finds state pensions are funded at 39 percent in aggregate; the states claim a 73 percent rate.

Public pension funds in Canada have faced vast unfunded liabilities and an aging work force, much like those in the U.S.

Experts say the best way for cities and states to get out from under crippling pension debt is to close their pension plans to new hires and move employees to lower-cost defined contribution plans.

Pension experts say that whatever decisions Detroit makes could set a precedent for retiree benefits in other cash-strapped cities and counties nationwide.