Retirement Matters
State Employees Retirement Fund
Michigan Treasury Bureau of Investments
2022 |
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An estimated 40 million Americans aged 50 and over have hearing loss and cope with the heavy social, emotional, and health issues that result. For example, hearing impairment can reduce your quality... |
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), just enacted last month, is a historic legislative victory for seniors. Its importance is substantial and can’t be over stated... |
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Lower drug prices, a historic victory for seniors... |
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Read about new developments to address the Medicare deficit and lower prescription drug prices, and the market environment impacting global investments... |
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Count your blessings, including the improved pre-funding trends for pensions and health benefits; the solvency of Social Security and Medicare; and a lower Medicare Premium... |
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Hold on to your pocket book as challenges are coming your way. Read: key plans to sunset Social Security and Medicare, Medicare Advantage benefit denials, and rising cost... |
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Key developments on divesting Michigan investments in Russia, the invasion’s impact on inflation, and Social Security proposals boosting benefits.... |
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Are you concerned about how inflation has impacted your buying power? Nationwide, much of the rise in inflation in 2021 has been due to price... |
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Outstanding news for your pension investments, utility savings, and Medicaid long-term home care... |
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2021 |
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We’re rounding the corner with Social Security solvency, double-digit investment returns, and successful defined contribution plans... |
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Are you aware of how federal income tax credits may add to your refund? You may qualify if you have earned income and are also taking care of grandchildren or a disabled adult... |
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Congress is considering two bills to improve the nation’s infrastructure. The first bipartisan infrastructure bill, costing $1 trillion dollars, provides for... |
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This August, the Social Security program will celebrate its 86th anniversary of ensuring basic financial security to retirees and their families in their senior years. However, baseline Social Security benefits have not been expanded in the last fifty years... |
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Michigan is flush with unanticipated State revenues as the federal relief funds boost consumer spending, which increase sales tax revenues on goods purchased... |
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Stay informed on federal issues impacting Michigan retirees including Social Security, Earned Income Tax Credit, and Paid Family Leave... |
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The State of Michigan Investment Board (SMIB) met in March for its Quarterly Investment Review of the State of Michigan Retirement System... |
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