Articles about the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees
Trump thanks federal employees with $143.5 billion in retirement cuts
May 9, 2018NewsBy Joe Davidson, Washington Post President Trump really knows how to say thank you. Just as festivities geared up ...Read More
Future State and Teachers’ COLA Base Hurdles
January 9, 2018NewsChallenges In Achieving Higher AmountsIt’s been five and a half years – July 2012 to be exact – since state and ...Read More
Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget
July 6, 2017News3% State & Teacher COLA Awaits Final Approval JULY 6, 2017: Mass Retirees officials are closely monitoring developments on ...Read More
Saugus retiree increase warranted
June 15, 2017NewsJUNE 15, 2017: The approval of the Saugus retiree COLA cap from the $12,000 to $14,000 was reasonable ...Read More
Saugus Town Meeting members increase pension benefits for retirees
June 2, 2017NewsTown Meeting members approved a cost of living adjustment that will mean more monthly pension benefits for retired town employees ...Read More
COLA News: Leominster at it Again!
September 25, 2016NewsNew 5th Member Gives HopeSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: Despite pleas from the Leominster Retirement Board elected members John Perry and William ...Read More
July COLA Increases In Effect
September 24, 2016NewsSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: With next year being the 20th year of local COLAs being granted by the regional and municipal ...Read More
No Social Security COLA for 2016
October 9, 2015NewsMedicare Rates May Increase for Some Retirees OCTOBER 9, 2015: A flat Consumer Price Index (CPI) means there will be ...Read More
Bill would have state set raises for retirees
August 19, 2015NewsBy Cliff ClarkSentinel & EnterpriseRead More
3% COLA For State & Teacher Retirees
July 21, 2015NewsTreasurer Goldberg to Include Payment in July Pensions JULY 21, 2014: Following Governor Charlie Baker’s approval of the 3 ...Read More