freeERISA.com

– A database of Form 5500s filed by private United States employers, and information on public pension funds.

NPR : Companies Doing Away with Pensions

– A 401K savings plan is the choice of more and more corporations trying to stabilize the bottom line. Dallas Salisbury, president and CEO of the Employee Benefit Research Institute, talks about IBM’s decision to jettison traditional pensions,and why the move represents the future of retirement options. [3:05 streaming audio broadcast]

The Pension Research Council of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

– An organization committed to generating debate on key policy issues affecting pensions and other employee benefits. Sponsors interdisciplinary research on the entire range of private pension and social security programs, as well as related benefit plans in the United States and around the world.

This Is Money: Retirement

– Presents comparisons, personal stories, and a guide to pensions in the United Kingdom.

West Virginia Consolidated Public Retirement Board

– Responsible for the administration of all state retirement plans for educational employees, public employees, judges, and public safety personnel.

Review Group for Reuters UK Pension Funds

– Produced by members of Reuters Group’s UK pension funds, this site provides news and information on developments affecting the funds. It has no connection with any Reuters Group commercial or charitable websites.

Solving the Global Pensions Crisis

– An article with brief overviews of pension problems around the world, from the CATO Institute.

The Fool’s Guide to Pensions

– Specific to the UK but also has general information.

PPI – Pensions Policy Institute

– Researches retirement provision to inform analysis of the pensions policy framework in the UK.

Pension Rights Center

– Advocacy group for pensions for America’s workers. The Center analyses pension policy, advocates for legislation in Congress, and educates the public and the media about the importance of adequate pensions. Activities, FAQ, publications, and contact information.

Pensions and Divorce

– Although this site is focused on pension rights and obligations in the divorce process, it has some good general definitions and information for any reader.