Category Archives: Commentary

“… Act(s) relative to providing a COVID-19 retirement credit to essential public-sector workers.” https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/HD1794 https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/SD1686 There are too many variables to be determined by any and all State agencies that will have a hand in interpreting and implementing these bills … Continue reading →

Some people don’t believe in masks, but I do because I think it is an inexpensive and easy “ounce of prevention”. (I also STOP at stop signs and look both ways 3 times – just because it is much easier than surviving … Continue reading →

This time of year, retirement systems are setting their budgets – and staff salaries are always a topic of discussion.  It strikes me as odd that someone (state entity or association?) doesn’t do an annual salary survey – it would be … Continue reading →

I wish the Leominster Retirement Board had seen our analysis before they voted down a COLA for their retirees because I think they might have thought differently about it.  Essentially, because COLA is limited to 3% on only the first $12,000 … Continue reading →