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State of Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer James A. Diossa, General Treasurer

Claire Plante

Date

2023-12-04

I feel that I have been devastated by the actions taken back in 2011. First, I made two decisions based on the fact that I would continue receiving my pension. During my divorce of 2000, I didn't go after some of my ex's pension knowing that mine was better. Second, I retired after merely 28 years of teaching. Those two decision have left me with a mere monthly net income of 3100. Today I am looking at either selling my home or filing for bankruptcy. Is that how a retired teacher with a master's degree face her "golden years"?

Common knowledge that prices have doubled and tripled since 2011. I now pay $1.000 for a tank of oil. I have neglected home repairs as well as other necessities. Trips and other luxuries are totally out of the picture.

Please reinstate our COLA's ...even social security recipients get a COLA.

Claire Plante

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