Articles about the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees

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COLA: Rising Inflation Adds to Urgency

January 27, 2022
Janaury 2022 Voice: In the past two editions of The Voice, we documented the outstanding long-term investment success of ...Read More - COLA: Rising Inflation Adds to Urgency
Preview of the January 2022 Voice

Preview of the January 2022 Voice

December 10, 2021,
DECEMBER 10, 2021: As promised, for this week’s video I am joined by Bill Rehrey and Nancy McGovern for ...Read More - Preview of the January 2022 Voice
A 5 9% COLA

A 5.9% COLA

October 20, 2021,
10/15/2021 Weekly Update, By Shawn DuhamelIf you have read our September newsletter or watched/read any of my ...Read More - A 5.9% COLA
FY22 COLA marks 23 years of increases

FY22 COLA marks 23 years of increases

April 23, 2021
APRIL 23, 2021 WEEKLY UPDATE: Before I jump into the news of the week, let me first remind you of ...Read More - FY22 COLA marks 23 years of increases
FY21 STATE BUDGET SIGNED INTO LAW

FY21 STATE BUDGET SIGNED INTO LAW

December 14, 2020
December 14, 2020: Governor Baker has signed the FY21 State Budget into law. This ends the 6-month delay ...Read More - FY21 STATE BUDGET SIGNED INTO LAW
FY21 STATE BUDGET SENT TO GOVERNOR

FY21 STATE BUDGET SENT TO GOVERNOR

December 4, 2020
Includes State/Teachers’ 3% COLA & Extends Retiree Work WaiverDecember 4, 2020: House and Senate leaders completed work on ...Read More - FY21 STATE BUDGET SENT TO GOVERNOR
House & Senate Negotiate FY21 Budget Differences

House & Senate Negotiate FY21 Budget Differences

November 23, 2020
$46 Billion Budget Contains State/Teachers’ COLANOVEMBER 23, 2020: House and Senate leaders have begun negotiations over the FY21 ...Read More - House & Senate Negotiate FY21 Budget Differences
A special guest

A special guest

November 20, 2020,
NOVEMBER 20, 2020: This week, our Association President Frank Valeri joins me for our weekly video update. While it’s ...Read More - A special guest
3rd Interim Budget Funds State Through November

3rd Interim Budget Funds State Through November

October 27, 2020
COLA & Retiree Work Extension In-WorksOctober 27, 2020: Working in coordination, Governor Charlie Baker and the state legislature ...Read More - 3rd Interim Budget Funds State Through November