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

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Trump thanks federal employees with $143.5 billion in retirement cuts

May 9, 2018
By Joe Davidson, Washington Post  President Trump really knows how to say thank you. Just as festivities geared up ...Read More - Trump thanks federal employees with $143.5 billion in retirement cuts
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Future State and Teachers’ COLA Base Hurdles

January 9, 2018
Challenges In Achieving Higher AmountsIt’s been five and a half years – July 2012 to be exact – since state and ...Read More - Future State and Teachers’ COLA Base Hurdles
Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget

Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget

July 6, 2017
3% State & Teacher COLA Awaits Final Approval JULY 6, 2017: Mass Retirees officials are closely monitoring developments on ...Read More - Negotiations Continue Over FY18 State Budget
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Saugus retiree increase warranted

June 15, 2017
JUNE 15, 2017: The approval of the Saugus retiree COLA cap from the $12,000 to $14,000 was reasonable ...Read More - Saugus retiree increase warranted
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Saugus Town Meeting members increase pension benefits for retirees

June 2, 2017
Town Meeting members approved a cost of living adjustment that will mean more monthly pension benefits for retired town employees ...Read More - Saugus Town Meeting members increase pension benefits for retirees
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COLA News: Leominster at it Again!

September 25, 2016
New 5th Member Gives HopeSEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: Despite pleas from the Leominster Retirement Board elected members John Perry and William ...Read More - COLA News: Leominster at it Again!
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July COLA Increases In Effect

September 24, 2016
SEPTEMBER 2016 VOICE: With next year being the 20th year of local COLAs being granted by the regional and municipal ...Read More - July COLA Increases In Effect
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No Social Security COLA for 2016

October 9, 2015
Medicare Rates May Increase for Some Retirees OCTOBER 9, 2015: A flat Consumer Price Index (CPI) means there will be ...Read More - No Social Security COLA for 2016
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3% COLA For State & Teacher Retirees

July 21, 2015
Treasurer Goldberg to Include Payment in July Pensions JULY 21, 2014: Following Governor Charlie Baker’s approval of the 3 ...Read More - 3% COLA For State & Teacher Retirees