Forward / by Timothy Geithner -- Society's retirement crisis -- How we got here : America's broken retirement system -- Six key problems : the consequences of a broken retirement system -- Rescuing retirement: a four-pronged solution -- Case studies : similar plans in action -- Why not just expand Social Security?: Americans need a universal pension system -- Growing support from the American people and a mandate for Congress -- The employers' stake in retirement reform -- Conclusion -- Questions and answers on the Guaranteed Retirement Account -- Appendix A: The cost of a principal protection guarantee -- Appendix B: GRAs versus other policy solutions -- Appendix C: Looking at retirement coverage across the country

In Rescuing Retirement, Teresa Ghilarducci and Tony James offer a comprehensive yet simple plan to help workers save for retirement, increase retirement savings by earning higher returns, and guarantee lifelong income for everyone. It offers a practical guide to the future of secure retirement