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  • Kodak moment; bankruptcy protection

    January 19, 2012 5:00 PM

    ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) -- The ripple effect from Eastman Kodak Co.'s bankruptcy reorganization extends in many directions: Employees brace again for layoffs, retirees fret over health care coverage, and the photography icon's biggest creditors and stakeholders - from movie studios and big-box retailers to CEO Antonio Perez - are preparing... more »
  • PERA solvency review due today

    August 16, 2010 9:13 AM

    Colorado lawmakers are getting an update on the health of the state employee retirement plan. The legislature cut benefits this year to keep the plan from going broke. Under the new law retirees got no cost of living increase this year instead of the normal 3.5 percent increase. ... more »
  • AFA to host Retiree Appreciation Day

    July 6, 2010 1:04 PM

    Military retirees and their spouses have the opportunity to get answers about physical therapy, dental care, Tricare and other medical issues at the 2010 Front Range Military Retiree Appreciation Day. It will be held at the Air Force Academy July 24, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. You'll also have... more »
  • Retirees among those killed by devastating floods

    May 7, 2010 3:16 PM

    The couple was swept away by floodwaters while driving to dinner, part of the routine they cherished in retirement. Another retired couple died on the way to church, while a third pair were found in their inundated home. After decades of marriage, the three husbands and three wives died within... more »
  • Plan for program doesn't sit well with local retirees

    February 21, 2010 8:32 PM

    A bill, that would cut the cost of living increases to retirees, has passed the house and senate. Now it awaits the governor's signature to become law. A local group of retirees says if he signs it, they'll sue the state. Hundreds of thousands of government employees pay into,... more »
  • Bill changing state pensions up for vote

    January 25, 2010 6:00 PM

    A plan to keep the state's pension system from going bankrupt is set to get its first hearing at the Capitol. Senate President Brandon Shaffer and Senate Minority Leader Josh Penry are backing the bill and expect it to pass its first vote in the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday.... more »
  • Social Security makes it official: No COLA in 2010

    October 15, 2009 8:49 AM

    The Social Security Administration says there will be no cost of living increase next year for more than 50 million Social Security recipients, the first year without a raise since automatic adjustments were adopted in 1975. Blame falling consumer prices. By law, the cost of living adjustments are pegged to... more »
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