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Rhode Island retirement plan prevents many state workers from accessing contributions

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Many Rhode Island state workers' retirement savings are locked in TIAA annuity accounts they cannot access until leaving their jobs. Critics warn the plans come with high fees and little transparency, raising concerns about a growing retirement crisis. Correction: A previous version of this description said that thousands of workers are speaking out about the issue, which is incorrect.

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