Articles about Your Retirement that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
JANUARY 2000 - Most Commonly Asked Questions - Not
unexpectedly, our office has received numerous phone calls from members
about federal taxes on their pensions since our article on that subject
in the March Voice. We hope our answers, to some of the most commonly
asked questions, help you not only to complete your '99 tax return but
also to better plan for this year.
NOVEMBER 1999 - If
the State and Teacher’s Retirement Systems are any indication as to the
number of retirees utilizing direct deposit (approximately 66% and 80%
respectively), then we expect that a large majority of our members may
use this method to receive their pensions. While most retirees never
experience a problem, unfortunately there are times - however
infrequent - when an electronic transfer of one’s pension may not be
completed.
Since 1968 the Retired State, County and Municipal Employees Association has been the leading voice for Massachusetts public retirees and their families. Join with our 52,000 members as we continue the fight.
