Articles about Retirement Benefits that may be useful to Massachusetts retirees.
2026 – 2027 Mass Retirees Meeting Season
June 16, 2026NewsTraditionally with our September 18th Annual Meeting in Peabody, Mass Retirees kicks off its 2026-2027 Season of in-person ...Read More - 2026 – 2027 Mass Retirees Meeting Season
Senate Approves Post Retirement Earnings Limits
June 16, 2026Breaking NewsMass Police Association Initiated Amendment The State Senate has approved an increase in post-retirement work earnings limits. If passed ...Read More - Senate Approves Post Retirement Earnings Limits
Legislative & Budget Activity
June 16, 2026NewsPicks Up on Beacon Hill As the Legislature moves toward the close of formal sessions later this summer, activity surrounding ...Read More - Legislative & Budget Activity
Time to Share Pension Investment Success
April 8, 2026News, Breaking News12.6% Return Beats 7% Benchmark for 3rd Straight Year For the 3rd straight year, the Commonwealth’s Pension Reserves ...Read More - Time to Share Pension Investment Success
Federal Tax on Social Security Benefits
February 17, 2026NewsRemains In Effect With Newly Created Deduction While reporting on the repeal of Social Security’s WEP & GPO laws ...Read More - Federal Tax on Social Security Benefits
PERAC Board: MacKinnon Reappointed
January 12, 2026NewsReappointed Commissioner Richard D. MacKinnon, Jr., President of the Professional Fire fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM), has been reappointed to a ...Read More - PERAC Board: MacKinnon Reappointed
Outlook For The Next Six Weeks
November 7, 2025Weekly News UpdateThis week, we have a short update regarding our focus over the next six weeks leading up to the holiday ...Read More - Outlook For The Next Six Weeks
Locals Continuing to Increase Their COLA Base: Nineteen Systems Increase Fy26 Base
September 9, 2025NewsOver the past 5 fiscal years (FY22- FY26) Mass Retirees is pleased to report that local retirement systems have continued ...Read More - Locals Continuing to Increase Their COLA Base: Nineteen Systems Increase Fy26 Base
Spring Conference Highlights: Mass Retirees Officials Participating in Panels
September 9, 2025NewsFrom June 1st to the 4th, the Association joined the Massachusetts Association of Contributory Retirement Systems (MACRS) at its 2025 ...Read More - Spring Conference Highlights: Mass Retirees Officials Participating in Panels
State Retirement Board Improves Operations
September 9, 2025NewsEstimated Benefit Payment Plan Plays Significant Role A recently issued follow- up Audit by the Commonwealth’s pension oversight agency ...Read More - State Retirement Board Improves Operations